Finding the Third Proportional to 64,292 and 99,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,292 and 99,540 is: 154,112.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,292 : 99,540 = 99,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,292/99,540 = 99,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,292x = 99,540 × 99,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,292x = 9,908,211,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,908,211,600/64,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,112.67
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