Finding the Third Proportional to 66,224 and 98,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,224 and 98,038 is: 145,135.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,224 : 98,038 = 98,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,224/98,038 = 98,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,224x = 98,038 × 98,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,224x = 9,611,449,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,611,449,444/66,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,135.44
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