Finding the Third Proportional to 66,476 and 156,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,476 and 156,416 is: 368,042.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,476 : 156,416 = 156,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,476/156,416 = 156,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,476x = 156,416 × 156,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,476x = 24,465,965,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,465,965,056/66,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,042.08
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