Finding the Third Proportional to 64,440 and 98,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,440 and 98,583 is: 150,816.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,440 : 98,583 = 98,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,440/98,583 = 98,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,440x = 98,583 × 98,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,440x = 9,718,607,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,718,607,889/64,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,816.39
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