Finding the Third Proportional to 65,160 and 97,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,160 and 97,704 is: 146,502.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,160 : 97,704 = 97,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,160/97,704 = 97,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,160x = 97,704 × 97,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,160x = 9,546,071,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,546,071,616/65,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,502.02
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