Finding the Third Proportional to 66,510 and 136,127.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,510 and 136,127.25 is: 278,614.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,510 : 136,127.25 = 136,127.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,510/136,127.25 = 136,127.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,510x = 136,127.25 × 136,127.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,510x = 18,530,628,192.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,530,628,192.56/66,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,614.17
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