Finding the Third Proportional to 66,004 and 89,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,004 and 89,670 is: 121,821.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,004 : 89,670 = 89,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,004/89,670 = 89,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,004x = 89,670 × 89,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,004x = 8,040,708,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,040,708,900/66,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,821.54
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