Finding the Third Proportional to 64,506 and 99,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,506 and 99,672 is: 154,009.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,506 : 99,672 = 99,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,506/99,672 = 99,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,506x = 99,672 × 99,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,506x = 9,934,507,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,934,507,584/64,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,009.05
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