Finding the Third Proportional to 66,965 and 101,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,965 and 101,312 is: 153,275.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,965 : 101,312 = 101,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,965/101,312 = 101,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,965x = 101,312 × 101,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,965x = 10,264,121,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,264,121,344/66,965 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,275.91
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