Finding the Third Proportional to 65,624 and 101,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,624 and 101,811 is: 157,952.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,624 : 101,811 = 101,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,624/101,811 = 101,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,624x = 101,811 × 101,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,624x = 10,365,479,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,365,479,721/65,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,952.57
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