Finding the Third Proportional to 66,366 and 102,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,366 and 102,759 is: 159,108.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,366 : 102,759 = 102,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,366/102,759 = 102,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,366x = 102,759 × 102,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,366x = 10,559,412,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,559,412,081/66,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,108.76
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