Finding the Third Proportional to 65,956 and 106,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,956 and 106,350 is: 171,482.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,956 : 106,350 = 106,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,956/106,350 = 106,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,956x = 106,350 × 106,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,956x = 11,310,322,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,310,322,500/65,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,482.84
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