Finding the Third Proportional to 64,432 and 90,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,432 and 90,735 is: 127,775.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,432 : 90,735 = 90,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,432/90,735 = 90,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,432x = 90,735 × 90,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,432x = 8,232,840,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,232,840,225/64,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,775.64
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