Finding the Third Proportional to 64,600 and 94,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,600 and 94,773 is: 139,039.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,600 : 94,773 = 94,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,600/94,773 = 94,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,600x = 94,773 × 94,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,600x = 8,981,921,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,981,921,529/64,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,039.03
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