Finding the Third Proportional to 64,946 and 97,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,946 and 97,844 is: 147,406.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,946 : 97,844 = 97,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,946/97,844 = 97,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,946x = 97,844 × 97,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,946x = 9,573,448,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,573,448,336/64,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,406.28
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