Finding the Third Proportional to 66,758 and 103,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,758 and 103,966 is: 161,912.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,758 : 103,966 = 103,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,758/103,966 = 103,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,758x = 103,966 × 103,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,758x = 10,808,929,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,808,929,156/66,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,912.12
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