Finding the Third Proportional to 65,324.25 and 143,097.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,324.25 and 143,097.75 is: 313,466.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,324.25 : 143,097.75 = 143,097.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,324.25/143,097.75 = 143,097.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,324.25x = 143,097.75 × 143,097.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,324.25x = 20,476,966,055.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,476,966,055.06/65,324.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,466.53
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