Finding the Third Proportional to 66,197 and 144,042
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,197 and 144,042 is: 313,429.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,197 : 144,042 = 144,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,197/144,042 = 144,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,197x = 144,042 × 144,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,197x = 20,748,097,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,748,097,764/66,197 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,429.58
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