Finding the Third Proportional to 65,720 and 144,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,720 and 144,560 is: 317,979.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,720 : 144,560 = 144,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,720/144,560 = 144,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,720x = 144,560 × 144,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,720x = 20,897,593,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,897,593,600/65,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,979.21
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