Finding the Third Proportional to 66,993 and 106,639.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,993 and 106,639.50 is: 169,748.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,993 : 106,639.50 = 106,639.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,993/106,639.50 = 106,639.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,993x = 106,639.50 × 106,639.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,993x = 11,371,982,960.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,371,982,960.25/66,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,748.82
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