Finding the Third Proportional to 65,410 and 141,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,410 and 141,276 is: 305,135.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,410 : 141,276 = 141,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,410/141,276 = 141,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,410x = 141,276 × 141,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,410x = 19,958,908,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,958,908,176/65,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,135.43
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