Finding the Third Proportional to 65,614 and 104,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,614 and 104,454 is: 166,285.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,614 : 104,454 = 104,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,614/104,454 = 104,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,614x = 104,454 × 104,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,614x = 10,910,638,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,910,638,116/65,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,285.22
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