Finding the Third Proportional to 66,392 and 105,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,392 and 105,112 is: 166,413.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,392 : 105,112 = 105,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,392/105,112 = 105,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,392x = 105,112 × 105,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,392x = 11,048,532,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,048,532,544/66,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,413.61
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