Finding the Third Proportional to 64,795 and 105,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,795 and 105,804 is: 172,767.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,795 : 105,804 = 105,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,795/105,804 = 105,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,795x = 105,804 × 105,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,795x = 11,194,486,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,194,486,416/64,795 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,767.75
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