Finding the Third Proportional to 66,995 and 104,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,995 and 104,182 is: 162,010.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,995 : 104,182 = 104,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,995/104,182 = 104,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,995x = 104,182 × 104,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,995x = 10,853,889,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,853,889,124/66,995 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,010.44
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