Finding the Third Proportional to 66,868 and 103,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,868 and 103,035 is: 158,763.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,868 : 103,035 = 103,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,868/103,035 = 103,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,868x = 103,035 × 103,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,868x = 10,616,211,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,616,211,225/66,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,763.70
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