Finding the Third Proportional to 66,004 and 154,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,004 and 154,013 is: 359,372.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,004 : 154,013 = 154,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,004/154,013 = 154,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,004x = 154,013 × 154,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,004x = 23,720,004,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,720,004,169/66,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,372.22
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