Finding the Third Proportional to 65,388 and 143,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,388 and 143,295 is: 314,024.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,388 : 143,295 = 143,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,388/143,295 = 143,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,388x = 143,295 × 143,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,388x = 20,533,457,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,533,457,025/65,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,024.85
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