Finding the Third Proportional to 64,378 and 94,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,378 and 94,262 is: 138,018.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,378 : 94,262 = 94,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,378/94,262 = 94,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,378x = 94,262 × 94,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,378x = 8,885,324,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,885,324,644/64,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,018.03
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