Finding the Third Proportional to 66,358 and 102,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,358 and 102,750 is: 159,100.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,358 : 102,750 = 102,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,358/102,750 = 102,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,358x = 102,750 × 102,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,358x = 10,557,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,557,562,500/66,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,100.07
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