Finding the Third Proportional to 66,256 and 144,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,256 and 144,410 is: 314,752.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,256 : 144,410 = 144,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,256/144,410 = 144,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,256x = 144,410 × 144,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,256x = 20,854,248,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,854,248,100/66,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,752.60
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