Finding the Third Proportional to 66,084 and 94,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,084 and 94,656 is: 135,581.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,084 : 94,656 = 94,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,084/94,656 = 94,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,084x = 94,656 × 94,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,084x = 8,959,758,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,959,758,336/66,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,581.36
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