Finding the Third Proportional to 66,672 and 141,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,672 and 141,816 is: 301,652.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,672 : 141,816 = 141,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,672/141,816 = 141,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,672x = 141,816 × 141,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,672x = 20,111,777,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,111,777,856/66,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,652.54
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