Finding the Third Proportional to 66,514 and 97,826.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,514 and 97,826.50 is: 143,879.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,514 : 97,826.50 = 97,826.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,514/97,826.50 = 97,826.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,514x = 97,826.50 × 97,826.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,514x = 9,570,024,102.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,570,024,102.25/66,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,879.85
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