Finding the Third Proportional to 64,800 and 82,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,800 and 82,800 is: 105,800
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,800 : 82,800 = 82,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,800/82,800 = 82,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,800x = 82,800 × 82,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,800x = 6,855,840,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,855,840,000/64,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,800
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