Finding the Third Proportional to 64,342 and 99,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,342 and 99,011 is: 152,360.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,342 : 99,011 = 99,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,342/99,011 = 99,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,342x = 99,011 × 99,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,342x = 9,803,178,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,803,178,121/64,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,360.48
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