Finding the Third Proportional to 66,456 and 110,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,456 and 110,760 is: 184,600
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,456 : 110,760 = 110,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,456/110,760 = 110,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,456x = 110,760 × 110,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,456x = 12,267,777,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,267,777,600/66,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,600
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