Finding the Third Proportional to 66,496 and 144,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,496 and 144,090 is: 312,228.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,496 : 144,090 = 144,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,496/144,090 = 144,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,496x = 144,090 × 144,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,496x = 20,761,928,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,761,928,100/66,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,228.23
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