Finding the Third Proportional to 65,332 and 95,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,332 and 95,476 is: 139,528.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,332 : 95,476 = 95,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,332/95,476 = 95,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,332x = 95,476 × 95,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,332x = 9,115,666,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,115,666,576/65,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,528.36
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