Finding the Third Proportional to 65,810 and 101,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,810 and 101,791 is: 157,444.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,810 : 101,791 = 101,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,810/101,791 = 101,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,810x = 101,791 × 101,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,810x = 10,361,407,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,361,407,681/65,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,444.27
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