Finding the Third Proportional to 64,955 and 97,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,955 and 97,851 is: 147,406.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,955 : 97,851 = 97,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,955/97,851 = 97,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,955x = 97,851 × 97,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,955x = 9,574,818,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,574,818,201/64,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,406.95
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