Finding the Third Proportional to 64,486 and 91,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,486 and 91,329 is: 129,345.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,486 : 91,329 = 91,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,486/91,329 = 91,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,486x = 91,329 × 91,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,486x = 8,340,986,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,340,986,241/64,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,345.69
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