Finding the Third Proportional to 33,520 and 66,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,520 and 66,194 is: 130,717.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,520 : 66,194 = 66,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,520/66,194 = 66,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,520x = 66,194 × 66,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,520x = 4,381,645,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,381,645,636/33,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,717.35
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