Finding the Third Proportional to 66,248 and 99,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,248 and 99,120 is: 148,302.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,248 : 99,120 = 99,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,248/99,120 = 99,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,248x = 99,120 × 99,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,248x = 9,824,774,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,824,774,400/66,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,302.96
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