Finding the Third Proportional to 66,042.84 and 142,853.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,042.84 and 142,853.63 is: 308,998.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,042.84 : 142,853.63 = 142,853.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,042.84/142,853.63 = 142,853.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,042.84x = 142,853.63 × 142,853.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,042.84x = 20,407,158,175.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,407,158,175.64/66,042.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,998.78
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