Finding the Third Proportional to 66,418 and 143,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,418 and 143,330 is: 309,306.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,418 : 143,330 = 143,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,418/143,330 = 143,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,418x = 143,330 × 143,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,418x = 20,543,488,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,543,488,900/66,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,306.05
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