Finding the Third Proportional to 66,180 and 125,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,180 and 125,664 is: 238,613.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,180 : 125,664 = 125,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,180/125,664 = 125,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,180x = 125,664 × 125,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,180x = 15,791,440,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,791,440,896/66,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,613.49
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