Finding the Third Proportional to 65,670 and 136,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,670 and 136,011 is: 281,696.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,670 : 136,011 = 136,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,670/136,011 = 136,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,670x = 136,011 × 136,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,670x = 18,498,992,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,498,992,121/65,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,696.24
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