Finding the Third Proportional to 64,400 and 94,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,400 and 94,128 is: 137,578.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,400 : 94,128 = 94,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,400/94,128 = 94,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,400x = 94,128 × 94,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,400x = 8,860,080,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,860,080,384/64,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,578.89
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