Finding the Third Proportional to 65,110 and 97,647
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,110 and 97,647 is: 146,443.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,110 : 97,647 = 97,647 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,110/97,647 = 97,647/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,110x = 97,647 × 97,647 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,110x = 9,534,936,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,534,936,609/65,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,443.50
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