Finding the Third Proportional to 66,084 and 137,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,084 and 137,638 is: 286,668.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,084 : 137,638 = 137,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,084/137,638 = 137,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,084x = 137,638 × 137,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,084x = 18,944,219,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,944,219,044/66,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,668.77
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