Finding the Third Proportional to 66,598 and 141,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,598 and 141,673 is: 301,379.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,598 : 141,673 = 141,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,598/141,673 = 141,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,598x = 141,673 × 141,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,598x = 20,071,238,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,071,238,929/66,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,379.00
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