Finding the Third Proportional to 64,990 and 97,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,990 and 97,965 is: 147,671.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,990 : 97,965 = 97,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,990/97,965 = 97,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,990x = 97,965 × 97,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,990x = 9,597,141,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,597,141,225/64,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,671.05
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