Finding the Third Proportional to 65,887 and 144,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,887 and 144,319 is: 316,116.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,887 : 144,319 = 144,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,887/144,319 = 144,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,887x = 144,319 × 144,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,887x = 20,827,973,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,827,973,761/65,887 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,116.59
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