Finding the Third Proportional to 65,821 and 94,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,821 and 94,057 is: 134,405.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,821 : 94,057 = 94,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,821/94,057 = 94,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,821x = 94,057 × 94,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,821x = 8,846,719,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,846,719,249/65,821 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,405.73
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