Finding the Third Proportional to 64,544 and 95,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,544 and 95,088 is: 140,086.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,544 : 95,088 = 95,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,544/95,088 = 95,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,544x = 95,088 × 95,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,544x = 9,041,727,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,041,727,744/64,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,086.26
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