Finding the Third Proportional to 67,601 and 106,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,601 and 106,041 is: 166,339.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,601 : 106,041 = 106,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,601/106,041 = 106,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,601x = 106,041 × 106,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,601x = 11,244,693,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,244,693,681/67,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,339.16
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