Finding the Third Proportional to 65,250 and 93,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,250 and 93,331 is: 133,496.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,250 : 93,331 = 93,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,250/93,331 = 93,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,250x = 93,331 × 93,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,250x = 8,710,675,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,710,675,561/65,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,496.94
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