Finding the Third Proportional to 65,043 and 97,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,043 and 97,014 is: 144,699.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,043 : 97,014 = 97,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,043/97,014 = 97,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,043x = 97,014 × 97,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,043x = 9,411,716,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,411,716,196/65,043 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,699.91
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