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Finding the Third Proportional to 66,967 and 90,949

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Solution

The third proportional to 66,967 and 90,949 is: 123,519.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,967 : 90,949 = 90,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,967/90,949 = 90,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,967x = 90,949 × 90,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,967x = 8,271,720,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,271,720,601/66,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,519.35

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