Finding the Third Proportional to 66,031 and 137,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,031 and 137,533 is: 286,461.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,031 : 137,533 = 137,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,031/137,533 = 137,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,031x = 137,533 × 137,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,031x = 18,915,326,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,915,326,089/66,031 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,461.30
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