Finding the Third Proportional to 64,995 and 103,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,995 and 103,407 is: 164,520.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,995 : 103,407 = 103,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,995/103,407 = 103,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,995x = 103,407 × 103,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,995x = 10,693,007,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,693,007,649/64,995 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,520.47
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