Finding the Third Proportional to 66,434 and 110,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,434 and 110,723 is: 184,537.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,434 : 110,723 = 110,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,434/110,723 = 110,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,434x = 110,723 × 110,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,434x = 12,259,582,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,259,582,729/66,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,537.78
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