Finding the Third Proportional to 65,971 and 134,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,971 and 134,246 is: 273,180.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,971 : 134,246 = 134,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,971/134,246 = 134,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,971x = 134,246 × 134,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,971x = 18,021,988,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,021,988,516/65,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,180.47
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