Finding the Third Proportional to 65,215 and 99,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,215 and 99,193 is: 150,874.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,215 : 99,193 = 99,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,215/99,193 = 99,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,215x = 99,193 × 99,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,215x = 9,839,251,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,839,251,249/65,215 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,874.05
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