Finding the Third Proportional to 64,260 and 96,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,260 and 96,012 is: 143,453.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,260 : 96,012 = 96,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,260/96,012 = 96,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,260x = 96,012 × 96,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,260x = 9,218,304,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,218,304,144/64,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,453.22
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