Finding the Third Proportional to 66,828 and 94,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,828 and 94,002 is: 132,225.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,828 : 94,002 = 94,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,828/94,002 = 94,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,828x = 94,002 × 94,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,828x = 8,836,376,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,836,376,004/66,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,225.65
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