Finding the Third Proportional to 65,030 and 97,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,030 and 97,513 is: 146,221.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,030 : 97,513 = 97,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,030/97,513 = 97,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,030x = 97,513 × 97,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,030x = 9,508,785,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,508,785,169/65,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,221.52
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