Finding the Third Proportional to 42,228 and 66,861
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,228 and 66,861 is: 105,863.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,228 : 66,861 = 66,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,228/66,861 = 66,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,228x = 66,861 × 66,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,228x = 4,470,393,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,470,393,321/42,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,863.25
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