Finding the Third Proportional to 65,937 and 104,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,937 and 104,832 is: 166,670.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,937 : 104,832 = 104,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,937/104,832 = 104,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,937x = 104,832 × 104,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,937x = 10,989,748,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,989,748,224/65,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,670.43
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