Finding the Third Proportional to 66,564 and 103,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,564 and 103,356 is: 160,484.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,564 : 103,356 = 103,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,564/103,356 = 103,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,564x = 103,356 × 103,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,564x = 10,682,462,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,682,462,736/66,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,484.09
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