Finding the Third Proportional to 66,458 and 94,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,458 and 94,791 is: 135,203.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,458 : 94,791 = 94,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,458/94,791 = 94,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,458x = 94,791 × 94,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,458x = 8,985,333,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,985,333,681/66,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,203.19
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