Finding the Third Proportional to 64,397 and 84,883.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,397 and 84,883.50 is: 111,887.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,397 : 84,883.50 = 84,883.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,397/84,883.50 = 84,883.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,397x = 84,883.50 × 84,883.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,397x = 7,205,208,572.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,205,208,572.25/64,397 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,887.33
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