Finding the Third Proportional to 66,188 and 92,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,188 and 92,586 is: 129,512.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,188 : 92,586 = 92,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,188/92,586 = 92,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,188x = 92,586 × 92,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,188x = 8,572,167,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,572,167,396/66,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,512.41
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