Finding the Third Proportional to 64,638 and 94,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,638 and 94,830 is: 139,124.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,638 : 94,830 = 94,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,638/94,830 = 94,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,638x = 94,830 × 94,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,638x = 8,992,728,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,992,728,900/64,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,124.49
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