Finding the Third Proportional to 64,644 and 94,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,644 and 94,839 is: 139,137.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,644 : 94,839 = 94,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,644/94,839 = 94,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,644x = 94,839 × 94,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,644x = 8,994,435,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,994,435,921/64,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,137.99
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