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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,624 and 66,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,624 and 66,716 is: 104,425.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,624 : 66,716 = 66,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,624/66,716 = 66,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,624x = 66,716 × 66,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,624x = 4,451,024,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,451,024,656/42,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,425.32

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