Finding the Third Proportional to 66,374 and 97,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,374 and 97,603 is: 143,525.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,374 : 97,603 = 97,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,374/97,603 = 97,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,374x = 97,603 × 97,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,374x = 9,526,345,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,526,345,609/66,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,525.26
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