Finding the Third Proportional to 64,926 and 97,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,926 and 97,389 is: 146,083.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,926 : 97,389 = 97,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,926/97,389 = 97,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,926x = 97,389 × 97,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,926x = 9,484,617,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,484,617,321/64,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,083.50
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