Finding the Third Proportional to 64,480 and 96,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,480 and 96,748 is: 145,164.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,480 : 96,748 = 96,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,480/96,748 = 96,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,480x = 96,748 × 96,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,480x = 9,360,175,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,360,175,504/64,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,164.01
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