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Finding the Third Proportional to 65,886 and 98,649

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Solution

The third proportional to 65,886 and 98,649 is: 147,703.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,886 : 98,649 = 98,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,886/98,649 = 98,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,886x = 98,649 × 98,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,886x = 9,731,625,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,731,625,201/65,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,703.99

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