Finding the Third Proportional to 65,190 and 135,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,190 and 135,276 is: 280,711.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,190 : 135,276 = 135,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,190/135,276 = 135,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,190x = 135,276 × 135,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,190x = 18,299,596,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,299,596,176/65,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,711.71
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