Finding the Third Proportional to 66,409 and 142,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,409 and 142,660 is: 306,462.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,409 : 142,660 = 142,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,409/142,660 = 142,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,409x = 142,660 × 142,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,409x = 20,351,875,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,351,875,600/66,409 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,462.61
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