Finding the Third Proportional to 64,796 and 105,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,796 and 105,807 is: 172,774.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,796 : 105,807 = 105,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,796/105,807 = 105,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,796x = 105,807 × 105,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,796x = 11,195,121,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,195,121,249/64,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,774.88
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