Finding the Third Proportional to 65,184 and 125,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,184 and 125,184 is: 240,412.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,184 : 125,184 = 125,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,184/125,184 = 125,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,184x = 125,184 × 125,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,184x = 15,671,033,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,671,033,856/65,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,412.28
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