Finding the Third Proportional to 66,266 and 129,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,266 and 129,188 is: 251,856.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,266 : 129,188 = 129,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,266/129,188 = 129,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,266x = 129,188 × 129,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,266x = 16,689,539,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,689,539,344/66,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,856.75
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