Finding the Third Proportional to 65,445 and 135,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,445 and 135,747 is: 281,568.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,445 : 135,747 = 135,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,445/135,747 = 135,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,445x = 135,747 × 135,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,445x = 18,427,248,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,427,248,009/65,445 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,568.46
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