Finding the Third Proportional to 66,374.44 and 143,349.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,374.44 and 143,349.75 is: 309,594.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,374.44 : 143,349.75 = 143,349.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,374.44/143,349.75 = 143,349.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,374.44x = 143,349.75 × 143,349.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,374.44x = 20,549,150,825.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,549,150,825.06/66,374.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,594.35
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