Finding the Third Proportional to 64,534 and 94,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,534 and 94,684 is: 138,919.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,534 : 94,684 = 94,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,534/94,684 = 94,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,534x = 94,684 × 94,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,534x = 8,965,059,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,965,059,856/64,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,919.95
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