Finding the Third Proportional to 65,774 and 98,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,774 and 98,273 is: 146,829.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,774 : 98,273 = 98,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,774/98,273 = 98,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,774x = 98,273 × 98,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,774x = 9,657,582,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,657,582,529/65,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,829.79
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