Finding the Third Proportional to 66,198 and 92,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,198 and 92,600 is: 129,532.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,198 : 92,600 = 92,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,198/92,600 = 92,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,198x = 92,600 × 92,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,198x = 8,574,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,574,760,000/66,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,532.01
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