Finding the Third Proportional to 64,362 and 102,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,362 and 102,367 is: 162,813.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,362 : 102,367 = 102,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,362/102,367 = 102,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,362x = 102,367 × 102,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,362x = 10,479,002,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,479,002,689/64,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,813.50
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