Finding the Third Proportional to 66,106 and 100,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,106 and 100,708 is: 153,421.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,106 : 100,708 = 100,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,106/100,708 = 100,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,106x = 100,708 × 100,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,106x = 10,142,101,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,142,101,264/66,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,421.80
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