Finding the Third Proportional to 65,925 and 145,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,925 and 145,296 is: 320,226.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,925 : 145,296 = 145,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,925/145,296 = 145,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,925x = 145,296 × 145,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,925x = 21,110,927,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,110,927,616/65,925 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,226.43
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