Finding the Third Proportional to 66,028 and 142,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,028 and 142,575 is: 307,863.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,028 : 142,575 = 142,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,028/142,575 = 142,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,028x = 142,575 × 142,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,028x = 20,327,630,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,327,630,625/66,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,863.79
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