Finding the Third Proportional to 66,154 and 142,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,154 and 142,676 is: 307,712.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,154 : 142,676 = 142,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,154/142,676 = 142,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,154x = 142,676 × 142,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,154x = 20,356,440,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,356,440,976/66,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,712.93
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