Finding the Third Proportional to 66,406 and 143,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,406 and 143,180 is: 308,714.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,406 : 143,180 = 143,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,406/143,180 = 143,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,406x = 143,180 × 143,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,406x = 20,500,512,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,500,512,400/66,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,714.76
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