Finding the Third Proportional to 66,124 and 99,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,124 and 99,330 is: 149,211.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,124 : 99,330 = 99,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,124/99,330 = 99,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,124x = 99,330 × 99,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,124x = 9,866,448,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,866,448,900/66,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,211.31
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