Finding the Third Proportional to 65,044 and 95,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,044 and 95,080 is: 138,986.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,044 : 95,080 = 95,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,044/95,080 = 95,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,044x = 95,080 × 95,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,044x = 9,040,206,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,040,206,400/65,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,986.02
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