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Finding the Third Proportional to 66,264 and 99,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 66,264 and 99,451 is: 149,259.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,264 : 99,451 = 99,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,264/99,451 = 99,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,264x = 99,451 × 99,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,264x = 9,890,501,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,890,501,401/66,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,259.05

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