Finding the Third Proportional to 65,132 and 97,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,132 and 97,758 is: 146,727.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,132 : 97,758 = 97,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,132/97,758 = 97,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,132x = 97,758 × 97,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,132x = 9,556,626,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,556,626,564/65,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,727.06
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