Finding the Third Proportional to 66,671 and 93,781
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,671 and 93,781 is: 131,914.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,671 : 93,781 = 93,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,671/93,781 = 93,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,671x = 93,781 × 93,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,671x = 8,794,875,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,794,875,961/66,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,914.56
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