Finding the Third Proportional to 66,992 and 90,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,992 and 90,982 is: 123,562.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,992 : 90,982 = 90,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,992/90,982 = 90,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,992x = 90,982 × 90,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,992x = 8,277,724,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,277,724,324/66,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,562.88
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