Finding the Third Proportional to 66,600 and 142,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,600 and 142,677 is: 305,656.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,600 : 142,677 = 142,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,600/142,677 = 142,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,600x = 142,677 × 142,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,600x = 20,356,726,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,356,726,329/66,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,656.55
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