Finding the Third Proportional to 64,422 and 97,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,422 and 97,524 is: 147,634.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,422 : 97,524 = 97,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,422/97,524 = 97,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,422x = 97,524 × 97,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,422x = 9,510,930,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,510,930,576/64,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,634.82
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