Finding the Third Proportional to 65,952 and 155,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,952 and 155,532 is: 366,784.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,952 : 155,532 = 155,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,952/155,532 = 155,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,952x = 155,532 × 155,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,952x = 24,190,203,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,190,203,024/65,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,784.98
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