Finding the Third Proportional to 65,002 and 100,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,002 and 100,383 is: 155,022.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,002 : 100,383 = 100,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,002/100,383 = 100,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,002x = 100,383 × 100,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,002x = 10,076,746,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,076,746,689/65,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,022.10
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