Finding the Third Proportional to 66,999 and 103,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,999 and 103,694 is: 160,486.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,999 : 103,694 = 103,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,999/103,694 = 103,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,999x = 103,694 × 103,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,999x = 10,752,445,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,752,445,636/66,999 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,486.66
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