Finding the Third Proportional to 66,208 and 92,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,208 and 92,612 is: 129,546.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,208 : 92,612 = 92,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,208/92,612 = 92,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,208x = 92,612 × 92,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,208x = 8,576,982,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,576,982,544/66,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,546.01
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