Finding the Third Proportional to 65,423 and 133,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,423 and 133,612 is: 272,872.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,423 : 133,612 = 133,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,423/133,612 = 133,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,423x = 133,612 × 133,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,423x = 17,852,166,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,852,166,544/65,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,872.94
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