Finding the Third Proportional to 66,783 and 102,694.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,783 and 102,694.50 is: 157,916.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,783 : 102,694.50 = 102,694.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,783/102,694.50 = 102,694.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,783x = 102,694.50 × 102,694.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,783x = 10,546,160,330.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,546,160,330.25/66,783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,916.84
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