Finding the Third Proportional to 65,985 and 143,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,985 and 143,880 is: 313,729.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,985 : 143,880 = 143,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,985/143,880 = 143,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,985x = 143,880 × 143,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,985x = 20,701,454,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,701,454,400/65,985 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,729.70
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