Finding the Third Proportional to 66,070 and 99,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,070 and 99,126 is: 148,720.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,070 : 99,126 = 99,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,070/99,126 = 99,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,070x = 99,126 × 99,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,070x = 9,825,963,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,825,963,876/66,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,720.51
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