Finding the Third Proportional to 64,696 and 96,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,696 and 96,774 is: 144,757.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,696 : 96,774 = 96,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,696/96,774 = 96,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,696x = 96,774 × 96,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,696x = 9,365,207,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,365,207,076/64,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,757.13
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