Finding the Third Proportional to 66,534 and 144,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,534 and 144,153 is: 312,322.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,534 : 144,153 = 144,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,534/144,153 = 144,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,534x = 144,153 × 144,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,534x = 20,780,087,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,780,087,409/66,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,322.83
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