Finding the Third Proportional to 66,922 and 100,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,922 and 100,379 is: 150,562.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,922 : 100,379 = 100,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,922/100,379 = 100,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,922x = 100,379 × 100,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,922x = 10,075,943,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,075,943,641/66,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,562.50
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