Finding the Third Proportional to 66,933 and 96,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,933 and 96,714 is: 139,745.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,933 : 96,714 = 96,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,933/96,714 = 96,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,933x = 96,714 × 96,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,933x = 9,353,597,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,353,597,796/66,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,745.68
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