Finding the Third Proportional to 66,430.13 and 99,462.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,430.13 and 99,462.94 is: 148,921.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,430.13 : 99,462.94 = 99,462.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,430.13/99,462.94 = 99,462.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,430.13x = 99,462.94 × 99,462.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,430.13x = 9,892,875,936.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,892,875,936.13/66,430.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,921.53
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