Finding the Third Proportional to 64,360 and 99,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,360 and 99,040 is: 152,407.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,360 : 99,040 = 99,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,360/99,040 = 99,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,360x = 99,040 × 99,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,360x = 9,808,921,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,808,921,600/64,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,407.11
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