Finding the Third Proportional to 65,978 and 106,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,978 and 106,437 is: 171,706.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,978 : 106,437 = 106,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,978/106,437 = 106,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,978x = 106,437 × 106,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,978x = 11,328,834,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,328,834,969/65,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,706.25
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