Finding the Third Proportional to 64,357 and 95,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,357 and 95,590 is: 141,980.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,357 : 95,590 = 95,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,357/95,590 = 95,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,357x = 95,590 × 95,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,357x = 9,137,448,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,137,448,100/64,357 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,980.64
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