Finding the Third Proportional to 66,964 and 146,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,964 and 146,348 is: 319,839.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,964 : 146,348 = 146,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,964/146,348 = 146,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,964x = 146,348 × 146,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,964x = 21,417,737,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,417,737,104/66,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,839.57
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