Finding the Third Proportional to 64,464 and 99,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,464 and 99,192 is: 152,628.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,464 : 99,192 = 99,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,464/99,192 = 99,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,464x = 99,192 × 99,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,464x = 9,839,052,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,839,052,864/64,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,628.64
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