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Finding the Third Proportional to 66,986 and 90,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 66,986 and 90,972 is: 123,546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,986 : 90,972 = 90,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,986/90,972 = 90,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,986x = 90,972 × 90,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,986x = 8,275,904,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,275,904,784/66,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,546.78

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