Finding the Third Proportional to 64,832 and 97,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,832 and 97,712 is: 147,267.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,832 : 97,712 = 97,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,832/97,712 = 97,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,832x = 97,712 × 97,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,832x = 9,547,634,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,547,634,944/64,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,267.32
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