Finding the Third Proportional to 65,189 and 156,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,189 and 156,991 is: 378,072.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,189 : 156,991 = 156,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,189/156,991 = 156,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,189x = 156,991 × 156,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,189x = 24,646,174,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,646,174,081/65,189 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,072.59
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