Finding the Third Proportional to 66,262 and 102,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,262 and 102,713 is: 159,215.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,262 : 102,713 = 102,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,262/102,713 = 102,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,262x = 102,713 × 102,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,262x = 10,549,960,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,549,960,369/66,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,215.85
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