Finding the Third Proportional to 65,102 and 98,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,102 and 98,354 is: 148,590.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,102 : 98,354 = 98,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,102/98,354 = 98,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,102x = 98,354 × 98,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,102x = 9,673,509,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,673,509,316/65,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,590.05
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