Finding the Third Proportional to 64,664 and 99,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,664 and 99,852 is: 154,188.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,664 : 99,852 = 99,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,664/99,852 = 99,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,664x = 99,852 × 99,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,664x = 9,970,421,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,970,421,904/64,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,188.14
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