Finding the Third Proportional to 65,404 and 145,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,404 and 145,612 is: 324,182.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,404 : 145,612 = 145,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,404/145,612 = 145,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,404x = 145,612 × 145,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,404x = 21,202,854,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,202,854,544/65,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,182.84
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