Finding the Third Proportional to 65,517 and 140,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,517 and 140,376 is: 300,768.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,517 : 140,376 = 140,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,517/140,376 = 140,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,517x = 140,376 × 140,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,517x = 19,705,421,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,705,421,376/65,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,768.07
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