Finding the Third Proportional to 66,652 and 145,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,652 and 145,208 is: 316,350.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,652 : 145,208 = 145,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,652/145,208 = 145,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,652x = 145,208 × 145,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,652x = 21,085,363,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,085,363,264/66,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,350.05
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