Finding the Third Proportional to 66,516 and 99,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,516 and 99,770 is: 149,649.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,516 : 99,770 = 99,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,516/99,770 = 99,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,516x = 99,770 × 99,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,516x = 9,954,052,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,954,052,900/66,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,649.00
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