Finding the Third Proportional to 66,936 and 144,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,936 and 144,762 is: 313,075.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,936 : 144,762 = 144,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,936/144,762 = 144,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,936x = 144,762 × 144,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,936x = 20,956,036,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,956,036,644/66,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,075.72
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