Finding the Third Proportional to 64,988 and 95,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,988 and 95,176 is: 139,386.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,988 : 95,176 = 95,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,988/95,176 = 95,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,988x = 95,176 × 95,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,988x = 9,058,470,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,058,470,976/64,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,386.82
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