Finding the Third Proportional to 66,486 and 146,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,486 and 146,454 is: 322,605.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,486 : 146,454 = 146,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,486/146,454 = 146,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,486x = 146,454 × 146,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,486x = 21,448,774,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,448,774,116/66,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,605.87
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