Finding the Third Proportional to 66,338 and 140,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,338 and 140,165 is: 296,153.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,338 : 140,165 = 140,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,338/140,165 = 140,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,338x = 140,165 × 140,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,338x = 19,646,227,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,646,227,225/66,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,153.44
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