Finding the Third Proportional to 65,388 and 92,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,388 and 92,076 is: 129,656.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,388 : 92,076 = 92,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,388/92,076 = 92,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,388x = 92,076 × 92,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,388x = 8,477,989,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,477,989,776/65,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,656.66
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