Finding the Third Proportional to 65,390 and 145,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,390 and 145,585 is: 324,132.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,390 : 145,585 = 145,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,390/145,585 = 145,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,390x = 145,585 × 145,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,390x = 21,194,992,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,194,992,225/65,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,132.01
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