Finding the Third Proportional to 66,744 and 99,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,744 and 99,918 is: 149,580.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,744 : 99,918 = 99,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,744/99,918 = 99,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,744x = 99,918 × 99,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,744x = 9,983,606,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,983,606,724/66,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,580.59
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