Finding the Third Proportional to 65,961 and 102,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,961 and 102,207 is: 158,370.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,961 : 102,207 = 102,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,961/102,207 = 102,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,961x = 102,207 × 102,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,961x = 10,446,270,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,446,270,849/65,961 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,370.41
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