Finding the Third Proportional to 66,567 and 144,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,567 and 144,798 is: 314,967.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,567 : 144,798 = 144,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,567/144,798 = 144,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,567x = 144,798 × 144,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,567x = 20,966,460,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,966,460,804/66,567 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,967.79
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