Finding the Third Proportional to 64,252 and 98,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,252 and 98,884 is: 152,182.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,252 : 98,884 = 98,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,252/98,884 = 98,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,252x = 98,884 × 98,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,252x = 9,778,045,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,778,045,456/64,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,182.74
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