Finding the Third Proportional to 65,790 and 101,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,790 and 101,763 is: 157,405.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,790 : 101,763 = 101,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,790/101,763 = 101,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,790x = 101,763 × 101,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,790x = 10,355,708,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,355,708,169/65,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,405.50
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