Finding the Third Proportional to 65,420 and 145,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,420 and 145,642 is: 324,237.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,420 : 145,642 = 145,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,420/145,642 = 145,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,420x = 145,642 × 145,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,420x = 21,211,592,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,211,592,164/65,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,237.12
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