Finding the Third Proportional to 66,413 and 143,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,413 and 143,318 is: 309,277.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,413 : 143,318 = 143,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,413/143,318 = 143,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,413x = 143,318 × 143,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,413x = 20,540,049,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,540,049,124/66,413 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,277.54
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