Finding the Third Proportional to 65,237 and 140,127
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,237 and 140,127 is: 300,988.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,237 : 140,127 = 140,127 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,237/140,127 = 140,127/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,237x = 140,127 × 140,127 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,237x = 19,635,576,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,635,576,129/65,237 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,988.34
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