Finding the Third Proportional to 66,046 and 142,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,046 and 142,859 is: 309,007.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,046 : 142,859 = 142,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,046/142,859 = 142,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,046x = 142,859 × 142,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,046x = 20,408,693,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,408,693,881/66,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,007.27
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