Finding the Third Proportional to 66,544 and 142,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,544 and 142,824 is: 306,544.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,544 : 142,824 = 142,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,544/142,824 = 142,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,544x = 142,824 × 142,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,544x = 20,398,694,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,398,694,976/66,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,544.47
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