Finding the Third Proportional to 66,962 and 103,611
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,962 and 103,611 is: 160,318.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,962 : 103,611 = 103,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,962/103,611 = 103,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,962x = 103,611 × 103,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,962x = 10,735,239,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,735,239,321/66,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,318.38
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