Finding the Third Proportional to 65,552 and 98,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,552 and 98,392 is: 147,684.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,552 : 98,392 = 98,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,552/98,392 = 98,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,552x = 98,392 × 98,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,552x = 9,680,985,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,680,985,664/65,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,684.06
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