Finding the Third Proportional to 65,526 and 98,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,526 and 98,185 is: 147,121.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,526 : 98,185 = 98,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,526/98,185 = 98,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,526x = 98,185 × 98,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,526x = 9,640,294,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,640,294,225/65,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,121.67
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