Finding the Third Proportional to 66,028 and 99,051
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,028 and 99,051 is: 148,590.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,028 : 99,051 = 99,051 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,028/99,051 = 99,051/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,028x = 99,051 × 99,051 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,028x = 9,811,100,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,811,100,601/66,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,590.00
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