Finding the Third Proportional to 66,301 and 145,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,301 and 145,754 is: 320,420.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,301 : 145,754 = 145,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,301/145,754 = 145,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,301x = 145,754 × 145,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,301x = 21,244,228,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,244,228,516/66,301 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,420.94
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