Finding the Third Proportional to 66,166 and 94,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,166 and 94,329 is: 134,479.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,166 : 94,329 = 94,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,166/94,329 = 94,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,166x = 94,329 × 94,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,166x = 8,897,960,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,897,960,241/66,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,479.34
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