Finding the Third Proportional to 66,494 and 142,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,494 and 142,204 is: 304,117.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,494 : 142,204 = 142,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,494/142,204 = 142,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,494x = 142,204 × 142,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,494x = 20,221,977,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,221,977,616/66,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,117.33
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