Finding the Third Proportional to 66,014 and 89,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,014 and 89,694 is: 121,868.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,014 : 89,694 = 89,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,014/89,694 = 89,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,014x = 89,694 × 89,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,014x = 8,045,013,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,045,013,636/66,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,868.30
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