Finding the Third Proportional to 66,924 and 100,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,924 and 100,382 is: 150,567.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,924 : 100,382 = 100,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,924/100,382 = 100,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,924x = 100,382 × 100,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,924x = 10,076,545,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,076,545,924/66,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,567.00
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