Finding the Third Proportional to 66,169 and 144,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,169 and 144,235 is: 314,403.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,169 : 144,235 = 144,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,169/144,235 = 144,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,169x = 144,235 × 144,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,169x = 20,803,735,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,803,735,225/66,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,403.05
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