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Finding the Third Proportional to 65,991 and 146,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 65,991 and 146,703 is: 326,131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,991 : 146,703 = 146,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,991/146,703 = 146,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,991x = 146,703 × 146,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,991x = 21,521,770,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,521,770,209/65,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,131.90

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