Finding the Third Proportional to 66,814 and 145,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,814 and 145,028 is: 314,801.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,814 : 145,028 = 145,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,814/145,028 = 145,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,814x = 145,028 × 145,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,814x = 21,033,120,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,033,120,784/66,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,801.10
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