Finding the Third Proportional to 66,665 and 93,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,665 and 93,759 is: 131,864.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,665 : 93,759 = 93,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,665/93,759 = 93,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,665x = 93,759 × 93,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,665x = 8,790,750,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,790,750,081/66,665 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,864.55
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