Finding the Third Proportional to 65,754 and 141,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,754 and 141,876 is: 306,122.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,754 : 141,876 = 141,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,754/141,876 = 141,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,754x = 141,876 × 141,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,754x = 20,128,799,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,128,799,376/65,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,122.81
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