Finding the Third Proportional to 66,604 and 142,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,604 and 142,656 is: 305,548.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,604 : 142,656 = 142,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,604/142,656 = 142,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,604x = 142,656 × 142,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,604x = 20,350,734,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,350,734,336/66,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,548.23
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