Finding the Third Proportional to 64,424 and 96,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,424 and 96,336 is: 144,055.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,424 : 96,336 = 96,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,424/96,336 = 96,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,424x = 96,336 × 96,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,424x = 9,280,624,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,280,624,896/64,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,055.40
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