Finding the Third Proportional to 101,099 and 147,999
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,099 and 147,999 is: 216,655.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,099 : 147,999 = 147,999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,099/147,999 = 147,999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,099x = 147,999 × 147,999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,099x = 21,903,704,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,903,704,001/101,099 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,655.99
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