Finding the Third Proportional to 65,458 and 102,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,458 and 102,399 is: 160,187.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,458 : 102,399 = 102,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,458/102,399 = 102,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,458x = 102,399 × 102,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,458x = 10,485,555,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,485,555,201/65,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,187.53
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