Finding the Third Proportional to 64,835 and 94,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,835 and 94,917 is: 138,956.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,835 : 94,917 = 94,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,835/94,917 = 94,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,835x = 94,917 × 94,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,835x = 9,009,236,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,009,236,889/64,835 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,956.38
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