Finding the Third Proportional to 65,696 and 141,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,696 and 141,234 is: 303,626.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,696 : 141,234 = 141,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,696/141,234 = 141,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,696x = 141,234 × 141,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,696x = 19,947,042,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,947,042,756/65,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,626.44
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