Finding the Third Proportional to 65,247 and 139,039.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,247 and 139,039.50 is: 296,289.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,247 : 139,039.50 = 139,039.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,247/139,039.50 = 139,039.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,247x = 139,039.50 × 139,039.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,247x = 19,331,982,560.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,331,982,560.25/65,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,289.22
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