Finding the Third Proportional to 66,448 and 145,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,448 and 145,952 is: 320,581.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,448 : 145,952 = 145,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,448/145,952 = 145,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,448x = 145,952 × 145,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,448x = 21,301,986,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,301,986,304/66,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,581.30
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