Finding the Third Proportional to 64,494 and 99,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,494 and 99,645 is: 153,954.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,494 : 99,645 = 99,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,494/99,645 = 99,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,494x = 99,645 × 99,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,494x = 9,929,126,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,929,126,025/64,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,954.26
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