Finding the Third Proportional to 66,042 and 142,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,042 and 142,851 is: 308,991.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,042 : 142,851 = 142,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,042/142,851 = 142,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,042x = 142,851 × 142,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,042x = 20,406,408,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,406,408,201/66,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,991.37
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