Finding the Third Proportional to 64,388 and 94,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,388 and 94,656 is: 139,152.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,388 : 94,656 = 94,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,388/94,656 = 94,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,388x = 94,656 × 94,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,388x = 8,959,758,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,959,758,336/64,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,152.61
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