Finding the Third Proportional to 64,459 and 99,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,459 and 99,604 is: 153,911.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,459 : 99,604 = 99,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,459/99,604 = 99,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,459x = 99,604 × 99,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,459x = 9,920,956,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,920,956,816/64,459 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,911.12
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