Finding the Third Proportional to 66,954 and 144,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,954 and 144,276 is: 310,893.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,954 : 144,276 = 144,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,954/144,276 = 144,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,954x = 144,276 × 144,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,954x = 20,815,564,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,815,564,176/66,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,893.51
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