Finding the Third Proportional to 64,428 and 90,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,428 and 90,729 is: 127,766.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,428 : 90,729 = 90,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,428/90,729 = 90,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,428x = 90,729 × 90,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,428x = 8,231,751,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,231,751,441/64,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,766.68
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