Finding the Third Proportional to 65,366 and 143,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,366 and 143,192 is: 313,679.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,366 : 143,192 = 143,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,366/143,192 = 143,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,366x = 143,192 × 143,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,366x = 20,503,948,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,503,948,864/65,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,679.11
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