Finding the Third Proportional to 65,136 and 133,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,136 and 133,344 is: 272,976.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,136 : 133,344 = 133,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,136/133,344 = 133,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,136x = 133,344 × 133,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,136x = 17,780,622,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,780,622,336/65,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,976.88
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