Finding the Third Proportional to 66,663 and 107,029.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,663 and 107,029.88 is: 171,840.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,663 : 107,029.88 = 107,029.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,663/107,029.88 = 107,029.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,663x = 107,029.88 × 107,029.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,663x = 11,455,394,142.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,455,394,142.52/66,663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,840.36
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