Finding the Third Proportional to 66,932 and 98,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,932 and 98,164 is: 143,969.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,932 : 98,164 = 98,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,932/98,164 = 98,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,932x = 98,164 × 98,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,932x = 9,636,170,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,636,170,896/66,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,969.56
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