Finding the Third Proportional to 66,806 and 102,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,806 and 102,727 is: 157,962.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,806 : 102,727 = 102,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,806/102,727 = 102,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,806x = 102,727 × 102,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,806x = 10,552,836,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,552,836,529/66,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,962.41
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