Finding the Third Proportional to 65,618 and 104,187
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,618 and 104,187 is: 165,426.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,618 : 104,187 = 104,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,618/104,187 = 104,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,618x = 104,187 × 104,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,618x = 10,854,930,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,854,930,969/65,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,426.12
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