Finding the Third Proportional to 65,622 and 101,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,622 and 101,808 is: 157,948.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,622 : 101,808 = 101,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,622/101,808 = 101,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,622x = 101,808 × 101,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,622x = 10,364,868,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,364,868,864/65,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,948.08
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