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Finding the Third Proportional to 66,996 and 90,987

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Solution

The third proportional to 66,996 and 90,987 is: 123,569.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,996 : 90,987 = 90,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,996/90,987 = 90,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,996x = 90,987 × 90,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,996x = 8,278,634,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,278,634,169/66,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,569.08

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