Finding the Third Proportional to 64,819 and 99,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,819 and 99,994 is: 154,257.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,819 : 99,994 = 99,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,819/99,994 = 99,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,819x = 99,994 × 99,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,819x = 9,998,800,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,998,800,036/64,819 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,257.24
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