Finding the Third Proportional to 65,720 and 96,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,720 and 96,240 is: 140,933.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,720 : 96,240 = 96,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,720/96,240 = 96,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,720x = 96,240 × 96,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,720x = 9,262,137,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,262,137,600/65,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,933.32
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