Finding the Third Proportional to 66,442 and 99,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,442 and 99,480 is: 148,946.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,442 : 99,480 = 99,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,442/99,480 = 99,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,442x = 99,480 × 99,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,442x = 9,896,270,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,896,270,400/66,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,946.00
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