Finding the Third Proportional to 66,678 and 93,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,678 and 93,774 is: 131,881.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,678 : 93,774 = 93,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,678/93,774 = 93,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,678x = 93,774 × 93,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,678x = 8,793,563,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,793,563,076/66,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,881.03
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