Finding the Third Proportional to 66,225 and 144,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,225 and 144,348 is: 314,629.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,225 : 144,348 = 144,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,225/144,348 = 144,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,225x = 144,348 × 144,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,225x = 20,836,345,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,836,345,104/66,225 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,629.60
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