Finding the Third Proportional to 64,664 and 97,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,664 and 97,572 is: 147,227.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,664 : 97,572 = 97,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,664/97,572 = 97,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,664x = 97,572 × 97,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,664x = 9,520,295,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,520,295,184/64,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,227.13
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