Finding the Third Proportional to 64,460 and 99,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,460 and 99,186 is: 152,619.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,460 : 99,186 = 99,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,460/99,186 = 99,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,460x = 99,186 × 99,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,460x = 9,837,862,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,837,862,596/64,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,619.65
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