Finding the Third Proportional to 65,046 and 95,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,046 and 95,083 is: 138,990.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,046 : 95,083 = 95,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,046/95,083 = 95,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,046x = 95,083 × 95,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,046x = 9,040,776,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,040,776,889/65,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,990.51
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