Finding the Third Proportional to 65,108 and 133,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,108 and 133,672 is: 274,439.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,108 : 133,672 = 133,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,108/133,672 = 133,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,108x = 133,672 × 133,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,108x = 17,868,203,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,868,203,584/65,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,439.45
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