Finding the Third Proportional to 66,966 and 103,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,966 and 103,690 is: 160,553.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,966 : 103,690 = 103,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,966/103,690 = 103,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,966x = 103,690 × 103,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,966x = 10,751,616,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,751,616,100/66,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,553.36
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