Finding the Third Proportional to 65,345 and 143,143
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,345 and 143,143 is: 313,565.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,345 : 143,143 = 143,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,345/143,143 = 143,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,345x = 143,143 × 143,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,345x = 20,489,918,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,489,918,449/65,345 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,565.21
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