Finding the Third Proportional to 66,946 and 91,797
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,946 and 91,797 is: 125,872.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,946 : 91,797 = 91,797 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,946/91,797 = 91,797/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,946x = 91,797 × 91,797 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,946x = 8,426,689,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,426,689,209/66,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,872.93
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