Finding the Third Proportional to 65,364 and 97,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,364 and 97,785 is: 146,287.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,364 : 97,785 = 97,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,364/97,785 = 97,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,364x = 97,785 × 97,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,364x = 9,561,906,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,561,906,225/65,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,287.04
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