Finding the Third Proportional to 65,370 and 103,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,370 and 103,569 is: 164,089.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,370 : 103,569 = 103,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,370/103,569 = 103,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,370x = 103,569 × 103,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,370x = 10,726,537,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,726,537,761/65,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,089.61
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