Finding the Third Proportional to 66,834 and 93,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,834 and 93,443 is: 130,645.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,834 : 93,443 = 93,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,834/93,443 = 93,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,834x = 93,443 × 93,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,834x = 8,731,594,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,731,594,249/66,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,645.99
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