Finding the Third Proportional to 66,752 and 125,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,752 and 125,096 is: 234,435.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,752 : 125,096 = 125,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,752/125,096 = 125,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,752x = 125,096 × 125,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,752x = 15,649,009,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,649,009,216/66,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,435.06
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