Finding the Third Proportional to 65,198 and 97,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,198 and 97,554 is: 145,967.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,198 : 97,554 = 97,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,198/97,554 = 97,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,198x = 97,554 × 97,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,198x = 9,516,782,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,516,782,916/65,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,967.41
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