Finding the Third Proportional to 66,394 and 105,115
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,394 and 105,115 is: 166,418.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,394 : 105,115 = 105,115 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,394/105,115 = 105,115/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,394x = 105,115 × 105,115 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,394x = 11,049,163,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,049,163,225/66,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,418.10
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