Finding the Third Proportional to 64,316 and 96,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,316 and 96,352 is: 144,345.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,316 : 96,352 = 96,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,316/96,352 = 96,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,316x = 96,352 × 96,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,316x = 9,283,707,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,283,707,904/64,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,345.23
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