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Finding the Third Proportional to 65,511 and 140,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 65,511 and 140,367 is: 300,757.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,511 : 140,367 = 140,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,511/140,367 = 140,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,511x = 140,367 × 140,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,511x = 19,702,894,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,702,894,689/65,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,757.04

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