Finding the Third Proportional to 65,402 and 145,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,402 and 145,608 is: 324,174.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,402 : 145,608 = 145,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,402/145,608 = 145,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,402x = 145,608 × 145,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,402x = 21,201,689,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,201,689,664/65,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,174.94
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