Finding the Third Proportional to 65,667 and 144,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,667 and 144,096 is: 316,196.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,667 : 144,096 = 144,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,667/144,096 = 144,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,667x = 144,096 × 144,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,667x = 20,763,657,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,763,657,216/65,667 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,196.22
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