Finding the Third Proportional to 65,346 and 95,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,346 and 95,373 is: 139,197.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,346 : 95,373 = 95,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,346/95,373 = 95,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,346x = 95,373 × 95,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,346x = 9,096,009,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,096,009,129/65,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,197.64
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