Finding the Third Proportional to 65,832 and 106,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,832 and 106,956 is: 173,769.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,832 : 106,956 = 106,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,832/106,956 = 106,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,832x = 106,956 × 106,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,832x = 11,439,585,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,439,585,936/65,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,769.38
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