Finding the Third Proportional to 66,594 and 99,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,594 and 99,648 is: 149,108.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,594 : 99,648 = 99,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,594/99,648 = 99,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,594x = 99,648 × 99,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,594x = 9,929,723,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,929,723,904/66,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,108.39
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