Finding the Third Proportional to 66,354 and 100,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,354 and 100,584 is: 152,472.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,354 : 100,584 = 100,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,354/100,584 = 100,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,354x = 100,584 × 100,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,354x = 10,117,141,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,117,141,056/66,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,472.21
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