Finding the Third Proportional to 64,620 and 94,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,620 and 94,800 is: 139,075.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,620 : 94,800 = 94,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,620/94,800 = 94,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,620x = 94,800 × 94,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,620x = 8,987,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,987,040,000/64,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,075.21
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