Finding the Third Proportional to 65,808 and 104,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,808 and 104,544 is: 166,080.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,808 : 104,544 = 104,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,808/104,544 = 104,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,808x = 104,544 × 104,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,808x = 10,929,447,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,929,447,936/65,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,080.84
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