Finding the Third Proportional to 65,484 and 95,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,484 and 95,958 is: 140,613.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,484 : 95,958 = 95,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,484/95,958 = 95,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,484x = 95,958 × 95,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,484x = 9,207,937,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,207,937,764/65,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,613.55
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