Finding the Third Proportional to 65,728 and 102,973
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,728 and 102,973 is: 161,323.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,728 : 102,973 = 102,973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,728/102,973 = 102,973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,728x = 102,973 × 102,973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,728x = 10,603,438,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,603,438,729/65,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,323.01
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