Finding the Third Proportional to 65,106 and 133,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,106 and 133,668 is: 274,431.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,106 : 133,668 = 133,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,106/133,668 = 133,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,106x = 133,668 × 133,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,106x = 17,867,134,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,867,134,224/65,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,431.45
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