Finding the Third Proportional to 65,194 and 98,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,194 and 98,415 is: 148,564.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,194 : 98,415 = 98,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,194/98,415 = 98,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,194x = 98,415 × 98,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,194x = 9,685,512,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,685,512,225/65,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,564.47
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