Finding the Third Proportional to 66,755 and 103,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,755 and 103,962 is: 161,906.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,755 : 103,962 = 103,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,755/103,962 = 103,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,755x = 103,962 × 103,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,755x = 10,808,097,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,808,097,444/66,755 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,906.93
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