Finding the Third Proportional to 42,763 and 66,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,763 and 66,376 is: 103,027.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,763 : 66,376 = 66,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,763/66,376 = 66,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,763x = 66,376 × 66,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,763x = 4,405,773,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,405,773,376/42,763 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,027.70
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