Finding the Third Proportional to 66,870 and 145,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,870 and 145,727 is: 317,576.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,870 : 145,727 = 145,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,870/145,727 = 145,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,870x = 145,727 × 145,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,870x = 21,236,358,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,236,358,529/66,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,576.77
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