Finding the Third Proportional to 66,876 and 89,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,876 and 89,514 is: 119,815.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,876 : 89,514 = 89,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,876/89,514 = 89,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,876x = 89,514 × 89,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,876x = 8,012,756,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,012,756,196/66,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,815.12
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