Finding the Third Proportional to 64,514 and 99,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,514 and 99,687 is: 154,036.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,514 : 99,687 = 99,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,514/99,687 = 99,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,514x = 99,687 × 99,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,514x = 9,937,497,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,937,497,969/64,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,036.30
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