Finding the Third Proportional to 65,421 and 141,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,421 and 141,204 is: 304,773.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,421 : 141,204 = 141,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,421/141,204 = 141,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,421x = 141,204 × 141,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,421x = 19,938,569,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,938,569,616/65,421 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,773.23
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