Finding the Third Proportional to 66,074 and 102,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,074 and 102,339 is: 158,508.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,074 : 102,339 = 102,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,074/102,339 = 102,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,074x = 102,339 × 102,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,074x = 10,473,270,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,473,270,921/66,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,508.20
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