Finding the Third Proportional to 66,116 and 100,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,116 and 100,731 is: 153,468.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,116 : 100,731 = 100,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,116/100,731 = 100,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,116x = 100,731 × 100,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,116x = 10,146,734,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,146,734,361/66,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,468.67
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