Finding the Third Proportional to 64,494 and 98,661
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,494 and 98,661 is: 150,928.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,494 : 98,661 = 98,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,494/98,661 = 98,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,494x = 98,661 × 98,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,494x = 9,733,992,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,733,992,921/64,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,928.66
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