Finding the Third Proportional to 33 and 66
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Solution
The third proportional to 33 and 66 is: 132
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33 : 66 = 66 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33/66 = 66/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33x = 66 × 66 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33x = 4,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,356/33 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132
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