Finding the Third Proportional to 66,925 and 145,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,925 and 145,513 is: 316,384.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,925 : 145,513 = 145,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,925/145,513 = 145,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,925x = 145,513 × 145,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,925x = 21,174,033,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,174,033,169/66,925 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,384.51
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