Finding the Third Proportional to 64,929 and 82,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,929 and 82,965 is: 106,011.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,929 : 82,965 = 82,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,929/82,965 = 82,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,929x = 82,965 × 82,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,929x = 6,883,191,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,883,191,225/64,929 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,011.05
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