Finding the Third Proportional to 64,430 and 96,345
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,430 and 96,345 is: 144,068.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,430 : 96,345 = 96,345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,430/96,345 = 96,345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,430x = 96,345 × 96,345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,430x = 9,282,359,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,282,359,025/64,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,068.90
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