Finding the Third Proportional to 66,004.50 and 155,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,004.50 and 155,763 is: 367,582.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,004.50 : 155,763 = 155,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,004.50/155,763 = 155,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,004.50x = 155,763 × 155,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,004.50x = 24,262,112,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,262,112,169/66,004.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,582.70
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