Finding the Third Proportional to 64,442 and 90,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,442 and 90,747 is: 127,789.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,442 : 90,747 = 90,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,442/90,747 = 90,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,442x = 90,747 × 90,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,442x = 8,235,018,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,235,018,009/64,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,789.61
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