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Finding the Third Proportional to 66,964 and 90,945

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Solution

The third proportional to 66,964 and 90,945 is: 123,514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,964 : 90,945 = 90,945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,964/90,945 = 90,945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,964x = 90,945 × 90,945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,964x = 8,270,993,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,270,993,025/66,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,514.02

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