Finding the Third Proportional to 66,150 and 144,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,150 and 144,719 is: 316,607.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,150 : 144,719 = 144,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,150/144,719 = 144,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,150x = 144,719 × 144,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,150x = 20,943,588,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,943,588,961/66,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,607.54
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