Finding the Third Proportional to 64,592 and 96,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,592 and 96,952 is: 145,524.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,592 : 96,952 = 96,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,592/96,952 = 96,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,592x = 96,952 × 96,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,592x = 9,399,690,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,399,690,304/64,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,524.06
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