Finding the Third Proportional to 64,620 and 96,541.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,620 and 96,541.88 is: 144,232.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,620 : 96,541.88 = 96,541.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,620/96,541.88 = 96,541.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,620x = 96,541.88 × 96,541.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,620x = 9,320,333,628.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,320,333,628.52/64,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,232.96
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