Finding the Third Proportional to 66,947 and 91,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,947 and 91,799 is: 125,876.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,947 : 91,799 = 91,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,947/91,799 = 91,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,947x = 91,799 × 91,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,947x = 8,427,056,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,427,056,401/66,947 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,876.54
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