Finding the Third Proportional to 65,886 and 142,137
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,886 and 142,137 is: 306,634.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,886 : 142,137 = 142,137 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,886/142,137 = 142,137/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,886x = 142,137 × 142,137 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,886x = 20,202,926,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,202,926,769/65,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,634.59
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