Finding the Third Proportional to 65,992 and 106,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,992 and 106,250 is: 171,067.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,992 : 106,250 = 106,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,992/106,250 = 106,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,992x = 106,250 × 106,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,992x = 11,289,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,289,062,500/65,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,067.14
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