Finding the Third Proportional to 64,570 and 94,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,570 and 94,748 is: 139,030.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,570 : 94,748 = 94,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,570/94,748 = 94,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,570x = 94,748 × 94,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,570x = 8,977,183,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,977,183,504/64,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,030.25
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