Finding the Third Proportional to 64,560 and 99,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,560 and 99,720 is: 154,028.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,560 : 99,720 = 99,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,560/99,720 = 99,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,560x = 99,720 × 99,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,560x = 9,944,078,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,944,078,400/64,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,028.48
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