Finding the Third Proportional to 65,457 and 100,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,457 and 100,089 is: 153,044.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,457 : 100,089 = 100,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,457/100,089 = 100,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,457x = 100,089 × 100,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,457x = 10,017,807,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,017,807,921/65,457 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,044.10
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