Finding the Third Proportional to 66,608 and 99,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,608 and 99,900 is: 149,832.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,608 : 99,900 = 99,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,608/99,900 = 99,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,608x = 99,900 × 99,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,608x = 9,980,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,980,010,000/66,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,832.00
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