Finding the Third Proportional to 64,250 and 98,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,250 and 98,880 is: 152,175.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,250 : 98,880 = 98,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,250/98,880 = 98,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,250x = 98,880 × 98,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,250x = 9,777,254,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,777,254,400/64,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,175.17
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