Finding the Third Proportional to 65,542 and 98,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,542 and 98,850 is: 149,084.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,542 : 98,850 = 98,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,542/98,850 = 98,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,542x = 98,850 × 98,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,542x = 9,771,322,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,771,322,500/65,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,084.90
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