Finding the Third Proportional to 64,264 and 97,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,264 and 97,300 is: 147,318.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,264 : 97,300 = 97,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,264/97,300 = 97,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,264x = 97,300 × 97,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,264x = 9,467,290,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,467,290,000/64,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,318.72
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