Finding the Third Proportional to 65,494 and 141,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,494 and 141,348 is: 305,054.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,494 : 141,348 = 141,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,494/141,348 = 141,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,494x = 141,348 × 141,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,494x = 19,979,257,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,979,257,104/65,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,054.77
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