Finding the Third Proportional to 66,904 and 146,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,904 and 146,924 is: 322,651.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,904 : 146,924 = 146,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,904/146,924 = 146,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,904x = 146,924 × 146,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,904x = 21,586,661,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,586,661,776/66,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,651.29
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