Finding the Third Proportional to 65,760 and 101,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,760 and 101,709 is: 157,310.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,760 : 101,709 = 101,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,760/101,709 = 101,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,760x = 101,709 × 101,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,760x = 10,344,720,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,344,720,681/65,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,310.23
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