Finding the Third Proportional to 66,278 and 142,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,278 and 142,442 is: 306,130.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,278 : 142,442 = 142,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,278/142,442 = 142,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,278x = 142,442 × 142,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,278x = 20,289,723,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,289,723,364/66,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,130.59
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