Finding the Third Proportional to 65,610 and 96,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,610 and 96,228 is: 141,134.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,610 : 96,228 = 96,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,610/96,228 = 96,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,610x = 96,228 × 96,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,610x = 9,259,827,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,259,827,984/65,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,134.40
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