Finding the Third Proportional to 64,310 and 91,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,310 and 91,736 is: 130,858.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,310 : 91,736 = 91,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,310/91,736 = 91,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,310x = 91,736 × 91,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,310x = 8,415,493,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,415,493,696/64,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,858.24
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