Finding the Third Proportional to 64,876 and 93,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,876 and 93,762 is: 135,509.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,876 : 93,762 = 93,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,876/93,762 = 93,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,876x = 93,762 × 93,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,876x = 8,791,312,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,791,312,644/64,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,509.47
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