Finding the Third Proportional to 66,822 and 105,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,822 and 105,735 is: 167,308.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,822 : 105,735 = 105,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,822/105,735 = 105,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,822x = 105,735 × 105,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,822x = 11,179,890,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,179,890,225/66,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,308.52
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