Finding the Third Proportional to 65,084 and 135,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,084 and 135,316 is: 281,335.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,084 : 135,316 = 135,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,084/135,316 = 135,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,084x = 135,316 × 135,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,084x = 18,310,419,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,310,419,856/65,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,335.20
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