Finding the Third Proportional to 65,749 and 106,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,749 and 106,820 is: 173,546.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,749 : 106,820 = 106,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,749/106,820 = 106,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,749x = 106,820 × 106,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,749x = 11,410,512,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,410,512,400/65,749 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,546.55
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