Finding the Third Proportional to 66,814 and 106,545
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,814 and 106,545 is: 169,902.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,814 : 106,545 = 106,545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,814/106,545 = 106,545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,814x = 106,545 × 106,545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,814x = 11,351,837,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,351,837,025/66,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,902.07
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