Finding the Third Proportional to 65,635 and 134,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,635 and 134,035 is: 273,716.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,635 : 134,035 = 134,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,635/134,035 = 134,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,635x = 134,035 × 134,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,635x = 17,965,381,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,965,381,225/65,635 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,716.48
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