Finding the Third Proportional to 65,090 and 135,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,090 and 135,328 is: 281,359.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,090 : 135,328 = 135,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,090/135,328 = 135,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,090x = 135,328 × 135,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,090x = 18,313,667,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,313,667,584/65,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,359.16
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