Finding the Third Proportional to 66,656 and 106,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,656 and 106,005 is: 168,582.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,656 : 106,005 = 106,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,656/106,005 = 106,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,656x = 106,005 × 106,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,656x = 11,237,060,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,237,060,025/66,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,582.87
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