Finding the Third Proportional to 66,502 and 99,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,502 and 99,916 is: 150,118.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,502 : 99,916 = 99,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,502/99,916 = 99,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,502x = 99,916 × 99,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,502x = 9,983,207,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,983,207,056/66,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,118.90
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