Finding the Third Proportional to 65,844 and 144,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,844 and 144,180 is: 315,714.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,844 : 144,180 = 144,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,844/144,180 = 144,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,844x = 144,180 × 144,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,844x = 20,787,872,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,787,872,400/65,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,714.00
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