Finding the Third Proportional to 64,422 and 93,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,422 and 93,831 is: 136,665.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,422 : 93,831 = 93,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,422/93,831 = 93,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,422x = 93,831 × 93,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,422x = 8,804,256,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,804,256,561/64,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,665.37
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