Finding the Third Proportional to 66,584 and 147,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,584 and 147,080 is: 324,890.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,584 : 147,080 = 147,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,584/147,080 = 147,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,584x = 147,080 × 147,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,584x = 21,632,526,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,632,526,400/66,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,890.76
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