Finding the Third Proportional to 65,536 and 102,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,536 and 102,520 is: 160,375.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,536 : 102,520 = 102,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,536/102,520 = 102,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,536x = 102,520 × 102,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,536x = 10,510,350,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,510,350,400/65,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,375.22
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