Finding the Third Proportional to 65,746 and 96,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,746 and 96,299 is: 141,050.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,746 : 96,299 = 96,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,746/96,299 = 96,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,746x = 96,299 × 96,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,746x = 9,273,497,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,273,497,401/65,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,050.37
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