Finding the Third Proportional to 65,099 and 98,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,099 and 98,347 is: 148,575.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,099 : 98,347 = 98,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,099/98,347 = 98,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,099x = 98,347 × 98,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,099x = 9,672,132,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,672,132,409/65,099 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,575.74
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