Finding the Third Proportional to 66,364 and 99,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,364 and 99,301 is: 148,584.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,364 : 99,301 = 99,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,364/99,301 = 99,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,364x = 99,301 × 99,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,364x = 9,860,688,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,860,688,601/66,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,584.90
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