Finding the Third Proportional to 65,432 and 100,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,432 and 100,692 is: 154,952.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,432 : 100,692 = 100,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,432/100,692 = 100,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,432x = 100,692 × 100,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,432x = 10,138,878,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,138,878,864/65,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,952.91
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