Finding the Third Proportional to 64,740 and 97,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,740 and 97,704 is: 147,452.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,740 : 97,704 = 97,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,740/97,704 = 97,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,740x = 97,704 × 97,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,740x = 9,546,071,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,546,071,616/64,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,452.45
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