Finding the Third Proportional to 65,466 and 141,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,466 and 141,381 is: 305,327.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,466 : 141,381 = 141,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,466/141,381 = 141,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,466x = 141,381 × 141,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,466x = 19,988,587,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,988,587,161/65,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,327.76
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