Finding the Third Proportional to 31,165 and 66,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,165 and 66,708 is: 142,787.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,165 : 66,708 = 66,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,165/66,708 = 66,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,165x = 66,708 × 66,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,165x = 4,449,957,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,449,957,264/31,165 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,787.01
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