Finding the Third Proportional to 65,418 and 100,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,418 and 100,674 is: 154,930.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,418 : 100,674 = 100,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,418/100,674 = 100,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,418x = 100,674 × 100,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,418x = 10,135,254,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,135,254,276/65,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,930.67
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