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Finding the Third Proportional to 66,973 and 90,957

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Solution

The third proportional to 66,973 and 90,957 is: 123,530.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,973 : 90,957 = 90,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,973/90,957 = 90,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,973x = 90,957 × 90,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,973x = 8,273,175,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,273,175,849/66,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,530.02

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