Finding the Third Proportional to 64,326 and 98,985
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,326 and 98,985 is: 152,318.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,326 : 98,985 = 98,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,326/98,985 = 98,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,326x = 98,985 × 98,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,326x = 9,798,030,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,798,030,225/64,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,318.35
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