Finding the Third Proportional to 66,682 and 103,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,682 and 103,218 is: 159,772.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,682 : 103,218 = 103,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,682/103,218 = 103,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,682x = 103,218 × 103,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,682x = 10,653,955,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,653,955,524/66,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,772.59
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