Finding the Third Proportional to 28,199 and 66,805
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,199 and 66,805 is: 158,264.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,199 : 66,805 = 66,805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,199/66,805 = 66,805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,199x = 66,805 × 66,805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,199x = 4,462,908,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,462,908,025/28,199 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,264.76
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