Finding the Third Proportional to 66,104 and 144,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,104 and 144,724 is: 316,849.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,104 : 144,724 = 144,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,104/144,724 = 144,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,104x = 144,724 × 144,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,104x = 20,945,036,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,945,036,176/66,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,849.75
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