Finding the Third Proportional to 66,888 and 103,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,888 and 103,626 is: 160,542.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,888 : 103,626 = 103,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,888/103,626 = 103,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,888x = 103,626 × 103,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,888x = 10,738,347,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,738,347,876/66,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,542.22
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