Finding the Third Proportional to 64,492 and 91,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,492 and 91,338 is: 129,359.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,492 : 91,338 = 91,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,492/91,338 = 91,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,492x = 91,338 × 91,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,492x = 8,342,630,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,342,630,244/64,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,359.15
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