Finding the Third Proportional to 66,662 and 93,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,662 and 93,768 is: 131,895.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,662 : 93,768 = 93,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,662/93,768 = 93,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,662x = 93,768 × 93,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,662x = 8,792,437,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,792,437,824/66,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,895.80
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