Finding the Third Proportional to 66,206 and 143,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,206 and 143,414 is: 310,660.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,206 : 143,414 = 143,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,206/143,414 = 143,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,206x = 143,414 × 143,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,206x = 20,567,575,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,567,575,396/66,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,660.29
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