Finding the Third Proportional to 66,804 and 104,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,804 and 104,028 is: 161,993.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,804 : 104,028 = 104,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,804/104,028 = 104,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,804x = 104,028 × 104,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,804x = 10,821,824,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,821,824,784/66,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,993.66
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