Finding the Third Proportional to 66,752 and 99,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,752 and 99,920 is: 149,568.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,752 : 99,920 = 99,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,752/99,920 = 99,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,752x = 99,920 × 99,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,752x = 9,984,006,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,984,006,400/66,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,568.65
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