Finding the Third Proportional to 64,640 and 94,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,640 and 94,833 is: 139,128.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,640 : 94,833 = 94,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,640/94,833 = 94,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,640x = 94,833 × 94,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,640x = 8,993,297,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,993,297,889/64,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,128.99
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