Finding the Third Proportional to 65,834 and 144,169
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,834 and 144,169 is: 315,713.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,834 : 144,169 = 144,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,834/144,169 = 144,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,834x = 144,169 × 144,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,834x = 20,784,700,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,784,700,561/65,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,713.77
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