Finding the Third Proportional to 64,676 and 97,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,676 and 97,098 is: 145,773.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,676 : 97,098 = 97,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,676/97,098 = 97,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,676x = 97,098 × 97,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,676x = 9,428,021,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,428,021,604/64,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,773.11
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