Finding the Third Proportional to 66,432 and 114,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,432 and 114,624 is: 197,776.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,432 : 114,624 = 114,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,432/114,624 = 114,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,432x = 114,624 × 114,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,432x = 13,138,661,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,138,661,376/66,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,776.09
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