Finding the Third Proportional to 64,306 and 102,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,306 and 102,328 is: 162,831.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,306 : 102,328 = 102,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,306/102,328 = 102,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,306x = 102,328 × 102,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,306x = 10,471,019,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,471,019,584/64,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,831.14
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