Finding the Third Proportional to 64,418 and 92,783
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,418 and 92,783 is: 133,637.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,418 : 92,783 = 92,783 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,418/92,783 = 92,783/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,418x = 92,783 × 92,783 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,418x = 8,608,685,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,608,685,089/64,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,637.88
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