Finding the Third Proportional to 66,998 and 92,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,998 and 92,295 is: 127,143.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,998 : 92,295 = 92,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,998/92,295 = 92,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,998x = 92,295 × 92,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,998x = 8,518,367,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,518,367,025/66,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,143.60
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