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Finding the Third Proportional to 66,968 and 90,951

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Solution

The third proportional to 66,968 and 90,951 is: 123,522.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,968 : 90,951 = 90,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,968/90,951 = 90,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,968x = 90,951 × 90,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,968x = 8,272,084,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,272,084,401/66,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,522.94

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