Finding the Third Proportional to 64,654 and 102,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,654 and 102,816 is: 163,503.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,654 : 102,816 = 102,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,654/102,816 = 102,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,654x = 102,816 × 102,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,654x = 10,571,129,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,571,129,856/64,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,503.11
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