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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,606 and 66,690

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,606 and 66,690 is: 104,388.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,606 : 66,690 = 66,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,606/66,690 = 66,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,606x = 66,690 × 66,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,606x = 4,447,556,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447,556,100/42,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,388.02

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