Finding the Third Proportional to 66,984 and 103,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,984 and 103,628 is: 160,318.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,984 : 103,628 = 103,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,984/103,628 = 103,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,984x = 103,628 × 103,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,984x = 10,738,762,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,738,762,384/66,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,318.32
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