Finding the Third Proportional to 33,698 and 66,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,698 and 66,424 is: 130,932.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,698 : 66,424 = 66,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,698/66,424 = 66,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,698x = 66,424 × 66,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,698x = 4,412,147,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,412,147,776/33,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,932.04
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