Finding the Third Proportional to 66,614 and 147,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,614 and 147,340 is: 325,893.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,614 : 147,340 = 147,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,614/147,340 = 147,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,614x = 147,340 × 147,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,614x = 21,709,075,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,709,075,600/66,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,893.59
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