Finding the Third Proportional to 65,368.50 and 141,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,368.50 and 141,105 is: 304,590.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,368.50 : 141,105 = 141,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,368.50/141,105 = 141,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,368.50x = 141,105 × 141,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,368.50x = 19,910,621,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,910,621,025/65,368.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,590.45
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