Finding the Third Proportional to 65,740 and 94,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,740 and 94,000 is: 134,408.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,740 : 94,000 = 94,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,740/94,000 = 94,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,740x = 94,000 × 94,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,740x = 8,836,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,836,000,000/65,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,408.28
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