Finding the Third Proportional to 65,954 and 155,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,954 and 155,536 is: 366,792.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,954 : 155,536 = 155,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,954/155,536 = 155,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,954x = 155,536 × 155,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,954x = 24,191,447,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,191,447,296/65,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,792.72
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