Finding the Third Proportional to 65,594 and 153,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,594 and 153,995 is: 361,533.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,594 : 153,995 = 153,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,594/153,995 = 153,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,594x = 153,995 × 153,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,594x = 23,714,460,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,714,460,025/65,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,533.98
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