Finding the Third Proportional to 66,942 and 146,821.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,942 and 146,821.50 is: 322,018.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,942 : 146,821.50 = 146,821.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,942/146,821.50 = 146,821.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,942x = 146,821.50 × 146,821.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,942x = 21,556,552,862.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,556,552,862.25/66,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,018.36
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