Finding the Third Proportional to 64,734 and 96,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,734 and 96,831 is: 144,842.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,734 : 96,831 = 96,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,734/96,831 = 96,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,734x = 96,831 × 96,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,734x = 9,376,242,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,376,242,561/64,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,842.63
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