Finding the Third Proportional to 64,970 and 95,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,970 and 95,206 is: 139,513.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,970 : 95,206 = 95,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,970/95,206 = 95,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,970x = 95,206 × 95,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,970x = 9,064,182,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,064,182,436/64,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,513.35
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