Finding the Third Proportional to 64,596 and 94,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,596 and 94,338 is: 137,774.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,596 : 94,338 = 94,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,596/94,338 = 94,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,596x = 94,338 × 94,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,596x = 8,899,658,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,899,658,244/64,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,774.14
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