Finding the Third Proportional to 64,908 and 98,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,908 and 98,064 is: 148,156.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,908 : 98,064 = 98,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,908/98,064 = 98,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,908x = 98,064 × 98,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,908x = 9,616,548,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,616,548,096/64,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,156.59
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