Finding the Third Proportional to 65,788 and 144,697
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,788 and 144,697 is: 318,252.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,788 : 144,697 = 144,697 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,788/144,697 = 144,697/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,788x = 144,697 × 144,697 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,788x = 20,937,221,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,937,221,809/65,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,252.90
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