Finding the Third Proportional to 65,612 and 104,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,612 and 104,451 is: 166,280.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,612 : 104,451 = 104,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,612/104,451 = 104,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,612x = 104,451 × 104,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,612x = 10,910,011,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,910,011,401/65,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,280.73
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