Finding the Third Proportional to 64,386 and 102,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,386 and 102,451 is: 163,020.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,386 : 102,451 = 102,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,386/102,451 = 102,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,386x = 102,451 × 102,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,386x = 10,496,207,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,496,207,401/64,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,020.03
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