Finding the Third Proportional to 66,553 and 100,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,553 and 100,523 is: 151,831.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,553 : 100,523 = 100,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,553/100,523 = 100,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,553x = 100,523 × 100,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,553x = 10,104,873,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,104,873,529/66,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,831.98
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