Finding the Third Proportional to 64,564 and 97,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,564 and 97,812 is: 148,181.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,564 : 97,812 = 97,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,564/97,812 = 97,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,564x = 97,812 × 97,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,564x = 9,567,187,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,567,187,344/64,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,181.45
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