Finding the Third Proportional to 65,134 and 97,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,134 and 97,762 is: 146,734.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,134 : 97,762 = 97,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,134/97,762 = 97,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,134x = 97,762 × 97,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,134x = 9,557,408,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,557,408,644/65,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,734.56
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