Finding the Third Proportional to 66,396 and 102,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,396 and 102,807 is: 159,185.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,396 : 102,807 = 102,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,396/102,807 = 102,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,396x = 102,807 × 102,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,396x = 10,569,279,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,569,279,249/66,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,185.48
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