Finding the Third Proportional to 66,468 and 110,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,468 and 110,778 is: 184,626.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,468 : 110,778 = 110,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,468/110,778 = 110,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,468x = 110,778 × 110,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,468x = 12,271,765,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,271,765,284/66,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,626.67
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