Finding the Third Proportional to 65,323 and 97,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,323 and 97,729 is: 146,211.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,323 : 97,729 = 97,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,323/97,729 = 97,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,323x = 97,729 × 97,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,323x = 9,550,957,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,550,957,441/65,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,211.25
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