Finding the Third Proportional to 64,927 and 97,818
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,927 and 97,818 is: 147,371.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,927 : 97,818 = 97,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,927/97,818 = 97,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,927x = 97,818 × 97,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,927x = 9,568,361,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,568,361,124/64,927 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,371.06
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