Finding the Third Proportional to 65,581 and 142,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,581 and 142,177 is: 308,234.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,581 : 142,177 = 142,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,581/142,177 = 142,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,581x = 142,177 × 142,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,581x = 20,214,299,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,214,299,329/65,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,234.08
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