Finding the Third Proportional to 66,554 and 100,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,554 and 100,102 is: 150,560.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,554 : 100,102 = 100,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,554/100,102 = 100,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,554x = 100,102 × 100,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,554x = 10,020,410,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,020,410,404/66,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,560.60
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