Finding the Third Proportional to 64,680 and 102,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,680 and 102,852 is: 163,551.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,680 : 102,852 = 102,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,680/102,852 = 102,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,680x = 102,852 × 102,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,680x = 10,578,533,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,578,533,904/64,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,551.85
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