Finding the Third Proportional to 65,750 and 143,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,750 and 143,776 is: 314,396.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,750 : 143,776 = 143,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,750/143,776 = 143,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,750x = 143,776 × 143,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,750x = 20,671,538,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,671,538,176/65,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,396.02
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