Finding the Third Proportional to 65,756 and 106,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,756 and 106,830 is: 173,560.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,756 : 106,830 = 106,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,756/106,830 = 106,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,756x = 106,830 × 106,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,756x = 11,412,648,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,412,648,900/65,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,560.57
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