Finding the Third Proportional to 66,054 and 142,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,054 and 142,636 is: 308,006.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,054 : 142,636 = 142,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,054/142,636 = 142,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,054x = 142,636 × 142,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,054x = 20,345,028,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,345,028,496/66,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,006.00
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