Finding the Third Proportional to 66,934 and 144,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,934 and 144,236 is: 310,813.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,934 : 144,236 = 144,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,934/144,236 = 144,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,934x = 144,236 × 144,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,934x = 20,804,023,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,804,023,696/66,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,813.99
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