Finding the Third Proportional to 65,658 and 95,613
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,658 and 95,613 is: 139,234.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,658 : 95,613 = 95,613 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,658/95,613 = 95,613/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,658x = 95,613 × 95,613 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,658x = 9,141,845,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,141,845,769/65,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,234.30
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