Finding the Third Proportional to 64,890 and 98,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,890 and 98,553 is: 149,679.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,890 : 98,553 = 98,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,890/98,553 = 98,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,890x = 98,553 × 98,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,890x = 9,712,693,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,712,693,809/64,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,679.36
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