Finding the Third Proportional to 66,362 and 145,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,362 and 145,846 is: 320,530.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,362 : 145,846 = 145,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,362/145,846 = 145,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,362x = 145,846 × 145,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,362x = 21,271,055,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,271,055,716/66,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,530.66
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