Finding the Third Proportional to 64,884 and 94,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,884 and 94,815 is: 138,553.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,884 : 94,815 = 94,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,884/94,815 = 94,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,884x = 94,815 × 94,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,884x = 8,989,884,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,989,884,225/64,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,553.18
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