Finding the Third Proportional to 64,364 and 102,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,364 and 102,370 is: 162,817.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,364 : 102,370 = 102,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,364/102,370 = 102,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,364x = 102,370 × 102,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,364x = 10,479,616,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,479,616,900/64,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,817.99
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