Finding the Third Proportional to 65,676 and 142,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,676 and 142,360 is: 308,581.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,676 : 142,360 = 142,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,676/142,360 = 142,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,676x = 142,360 × 142,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,676x = 20,266,369,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,266,369,600/65,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,581.06
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