Finding the Third Proportional to 66,921 and 148,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,921 and 148,605 is: 329,992.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,921 : 148,605 = 148,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,921/148,605 = 148,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,921x = 148,605 × 148,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,921x = 22,083,446,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,083,446,025/66,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,992.77
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