Finding the Third Proportional to 66,982 and 89,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,982 and 89,352 is: 119,192.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,982 : 89,352 = 89,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,982/89,352 = 89,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,982x = 89,352 × 89,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,982x = 7,983,779,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,983,779,904/66,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,192.92
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