Finding the Third Proportional to 50 and 99
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Solution
The third proportional to 50 and 99 is: 196.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50 : 99 = 99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50/99 = 99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50x = 99 × 99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50x = 9,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,801/50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196.02
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