Finding the Third Proportional to 66,583 and 142,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,583 and 142,643 is: 305,588.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,583 : 142,643 = 142,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,583/142,643 = 142,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,583x = 142,643 × 142,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,583x = 20,347,025,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,347,025,449/66,583 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,588.90
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