Finding the Third Proportional to 66,104 and 145,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,104 and 145,330 is: 319,508.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,104 : 145,330 = 145,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,104/145,330 = 145,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,104x = 145,330 × 145,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,104x = 21,120,808,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,120,808,900/66,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,508.79
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