Finding the Third Proportional to 42,221 and 66,855
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,221 and 66,855 is: 105,861.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,221 : 66,855 = 66,855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,221/66,855 = 66,855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,221x = 66,855 × 66,855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,221x = 4,469,591,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,469,591,025/42,221 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,861.80
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