Finding the Third Proportional to 66,659.50 and 93,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,659.50 and 93,752 is: 131,855.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,659.50 : 93,752 = 93,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,659.50/93,752 = 93,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,659.50x = 93,752 × 93,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,659.50x = 8,789,437,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,789,437,504/66,659.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,855.74
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