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Finding the Third Proportional to 66,512 and 142,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 66,512 and 142,248 is: 304,223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,512 : 142,248 = 142,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,512/142,248 = 142,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,512x = 142,248 × 142,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,512x = 20,234,493,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,234,493,504/66,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,223.20

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