Finding the Third Proportional to 65,394 and 141,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,394 and 141,154 is: 304,683.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,394 : 141,154 = 141,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,394/141,154 = 141,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,394x = 141,154 × 141,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,394x = 19,924,451,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,924,451,716/65,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,683.18
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