Finding the Third Proportional to 66,614 and 143,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,614 and 143,110 is: 307,449.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,614 : 143,110 = 143,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,614/143,110 = 143,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,614x = 143,110 × 143,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,614x = 20,480,472,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,480,472,100/66,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,449.97
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