Finding the Third Proportional to 64,546 and 99,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,546 and 99,701 is: 154,003.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,546 : 99,701 = 99,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,546/99,701 = 99,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,546x = 99,701 × 99,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,546x = 9,940,289,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,940,289,401/64,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,003.18
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