Finding the Third Proportional to 65,368 and 97,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,368 and 97,788 is: 146,287.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,368 : 97,788 = 97,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,368/97,788 = 97,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,368x = 97,788 × 97,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,368x = 9,562,492,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,562,492,944/65,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,287.07
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