Finding the Third Proportional to 64,515 and 102,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,515 and 102,725 is: 163,565.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,515 : 102,725 = 102,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,515/102,725 = 102,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,515x = 102,725 × 102,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,515x = 10,552,425,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,552,425,625/64,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,565.46
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