Finding the Third Proportional to 65,762 and 96,181
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,762 and 96,181 is: 140,670.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,762 : 96,181 = 96,181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,762/96,181 = 96,181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,762x = 96,181 × 96,181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,762x = 9,250,784,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,250,784,761/65,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,670.67
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