Finding the Third Proportional to 66,760 and 103,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,760 and 103,336 is: 159,951.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,760 : 103,336 = 103,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,760/103,336 = 103,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,760x = 103,336 × 103,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,760x = 10,678,328,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,678,328,896/66,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,951.00
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