Finding the Third Proportional to 65,853 and 155,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,853 and 155,388 is: 366,656.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,853 : 155,388 = 155,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,853/155,388 = 155,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,853x = 155,388 × 155,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,853x = 24,145,430,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,145,430,544/65,853 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,656.50
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