Finding the Third Proportional to 65,502 and 101,454.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,502 and 101,454.75 is: 157,141.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,502 : 101,454.75 = 101,454.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,502/101,454.75 = 101,454.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,502x = 101,454.75 × 101,454.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,502x = 10,293,066,297.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,293,066,297.56/65,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,141.25
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