Finding the Third Proportional to 65,492 and 143,245
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,492 and 143,245 is: 313,307.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,492 : 143,245 = 143,245 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,492/143,245 = 143,245/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,492x = 143,245 × 143,245 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,492x = 20,519,130,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,519,130,025/65,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,307.43
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