Finding the Third Proportional to 66,732 and 143,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,732 and 143,808 is: 309,907.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,732 : 143,808 = 143,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,732/143,808 = 143,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,732x = 143,808 × 143,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,732x = 20,680,740,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,680,740,864/66,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,907.40
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