Finding the Third Proportional to 66,864 and 134,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,864 and 134,820 is: 271,841.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,864 : 134,820 = 134,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,864/134,820 = 134,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,864x = 134,820 × 134,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,864x = 18,176,432,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,176,432,400/66,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,841.83
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