Finding the Third Proportional to 66,558 and 100,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,558 and 100,108 is: 150,569.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,558 : 100,108 = 100,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,558/100,108 = 100,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,558x = 100,108 × 100,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,558x = 10,021,611,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,021,611,664/66,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,569.60
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