Finding the Third Proportional to 64,486.13 and 97,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,486.13 and 97,443 is: 147,243.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,486.13 : 97,443 = 97,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,486.13/97,443 = 97,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,486.13x = 97,443 × 97,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,486.13x = 9,495,138,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,495,138,249/64,486.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,243.12
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