Finding the Third Proportional to 65,768 and 93,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,768 and 93,064 is: 131,688.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,768 : 93,064 = 93,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,768/93,064 = 93,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,768x = 93,064 × 93,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,768x = 8,660,908,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,660,908,096/65,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,688.79
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