Finding the Third Proportional to 65,534 and 138,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,534 and 138,904 is: 294,416.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,534 : 138,904 = 138,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,534/138,904 = 138,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,534x = 138,904 × 138,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,534x = 19,294,321,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,294,321,216/65,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,416.96
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