Finding the Third Proportional to 65,505 and 98,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,505 and 98,583 is: 148,364.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,505 : 98,583 = 98,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,505/98,583 = 98,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,505x = 98,583 × 98,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,505x = 9,718,607,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,718,607,889/65,505 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,364.37
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