Finding the Third Proportional to 66,464 and 99,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,464 and 99,696 is: 149,544
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,464 : 99,696 = 99,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,464/99,696 = 99,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,464x = 99,696 × 99,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,464x = 9,939,292,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,939,292,416/66,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,544
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