Finding the Third Proportional to 64,232 and 98,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,232 and 98,846 is: 152,113.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,232 : 98,846 = 98,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,232/98,846 = 98,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,232x = 98,846 × 98,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,232x = 9,770,531,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,770,531,716/64,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,113.15
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