Finding the Third Proportional to 65,595 and 95,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,595 and 95,811 is: 139,945.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,595 : 95,811 = 95,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,595/95,811 = 95,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,595x = 95,811 × 95,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,595x = 9,179,747,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,179,747,721/65,595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,945.85
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