Finding the Third Proportional to 66,168 and 145,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,168 and 145,440 is: 319,683.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,168 : 145,440 = 145,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,168/145,440 = 145,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,168x = 145,440 × 145,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,168x = 21,152,793,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,152,793,600/66,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,683.13
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