Finding the Third Proportional to 65,964 and 134,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,964 and 134,232 is: 273,152.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,964 : 134,232 = 134,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,964/134,232 = 134,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,964x = 134,232 × 134,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,964x = 18,018,229,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,018,229,824/65,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,152.47
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