Finding the Third Proportional to 66,003 and 108,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,003 and 108,354 is: 177,879.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,003 : 108,354 = 108,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,003/108,354 = 108,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,003x = 108,354 × 108,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,003x = 11,740,589,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,740,589,316/66,003 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,879.63
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