Finding the Third Proportional to 66,752 and 144,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,752 and 144,916 is: 314,607.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,752 : 144,916 = 144,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,752/144,916 = 144,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,752x = 144,916 × 144,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,752x = 21,000,647,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,000,647,056/66,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,607.01
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