Finding the Third Proportional to 66,288 and 102,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,288 and 102,411 is: 158,218.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,288 : 102,411 = 102,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,288/102,411 = 102,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,288x = 102,411 × 102,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,288x = 10,488,012,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,488,012,921/66,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,218.88
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