Finding the Third Proportional to 65,997 and 159,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,997 and 159,498 is: 385,466.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,997 : 159,498 = 159,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,997/159,498 = 159,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,997x = 159,498 × 159,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,997x = 25,439,612,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,439,612,004/65,997 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,466.19
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