Finding the Third Proportional to 64,698.75 and 98,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,698.75 and 98,415 is: 149,701.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,698.75 : 98,415 = 98,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,698.75/98,415 = 98,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,698.75x = 98,415 × 98,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,698.75x = 9,685,512,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,685,512,225/64,698.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,701.69
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