Finding the Third Proportional to 65,504 and 140,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,504 and 140,347 is: 300,703.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,504 : 140,347 = 140,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,504/140,347 = 140,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,504x = 140,347 × 140,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,504x = 19,697,280,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,697,280,409/65,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,703.47
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