Finding the Third Proportional to 64,422 and 94,161
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,422 and 94,161 is: 137,628.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,422 : 94,161 = 94,161 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,422/94,161 = 94,161/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,422x = 94,161 × 94,161 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,422x = 8,866,293,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,866,293,921/64,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,628.36
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