Finding the Third Proportional to 66,270 and 105,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,270 and 105,552 is: 168,118.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,270 : 105,552 = 105,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,270/105,552 = 105,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,270x = 105,552 × 105,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,270x = 11,141,224,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,141,224,704/66,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,118.68
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