Finding the Third Proportional to 65,690 and 136,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,690 and 136,050 is: 281,772.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,690 : 136,050 = 136,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,690/136,050 = 136,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,690x = 136,050 × 136,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,690x = 18,509,602,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,509,602,500/65,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,772.00
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