Finding the Third Proportional to 66,929 and 103,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,929 and 103,634 is: 160,468.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,929 : 103,634 = 103,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,929/103,634 = 103,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,929x = 103,634 × 103,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,929x = 10,740,005,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,740,005,956/66,929 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,468.65
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