Finding the Third Proportional to 66,160 and 94,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,160 and 94,320 is: 134,465.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,160 : 94,320 = 94,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,160/94,320 = 94,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,160x = 94,320 × 94,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,160x = 8,896,262,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,896,262,400/66,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,465.88
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