Finding the Third Proportional to 66,777 and 99,953.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,777 and 99,953.50 is: 149,612.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,777 : 99,953.50 = 99,953.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,777/99,953.50 = 99,953.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,777x = 99,953.50 × 99,953.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,777x = 9,990,702,162.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,990,702,162.25/66,777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,612.92
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