Finding the Third Proportional to 66,528 and 99,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,528 and 99,784 is: 149,664.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,528 : 99,784 = 99,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,528/99,784 = 99,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,528x = 99,784 × 99,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,528x = 9,956,846,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,956,846,656/66,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,664.00
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