Finding the Third Proportional to 66 and 90
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Solution
The third proportional to 66 and 90 is: 122.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66 : 90 = 90 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66/90 = 90/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66x = 90 × 90 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66x = 8,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,100/66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122.73
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