Finding the Third Proportional to 64,960 and 100,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,960 and 100,320 is: 154,927.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,960 : 100,320 = 100,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,960/100,320 = 100,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,960x = 100,320 × 100,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,960x = 10,064,102,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,064,102,400/64,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,927.68
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