Finding the Third Proportional to 65,596 and 98,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,596 and 98,407 is: 147,630.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,596 : 98,407 = 98,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,596/98,407 = 98,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,596x = 98,407 × 98,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,596x = 9,683,937,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,683,937,649/65,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,630.00
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