Finding the Third Proportional to 66,678 and 103,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,678 and 103,374 is: 160,265.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,678 : 103,374 = 103,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,678/103,374 = 103,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,678x = 103,374 × 103,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,678x = 10,686,183,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,686,183,876/66,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,265.51
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