Finding the Third Proportional to 64,956 and 95,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,956 and 95,130 is: 139,320.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,956 : 95,130 = 95,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,956/95,130 = 95,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,956x = 95,130 × 95,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,956x = 9,049,716,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,049,716,900/64,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,320.72
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