Finding the Third Proportional to 65,381 and 141,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,381 and 141,130 is: 304,640.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,381 : 141,130 = 141,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,381/141,130 = 141,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,381x = 141,130 × 141,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,381x = 19,917,676,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,917,676,900/65,381 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,640.14
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