Finding the Third Proportional to 65,755 and 93,042
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,755 and 93,042 is: 131,652.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,755 : 93,042 = 93,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,755/93,042 = 93,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,755x = 93,042 × 93,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,755x = 8,656,813,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,656,813,764/65,755 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,652.56
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