Finding the Third Proportional to 99 and 151.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 99 and 151.88 is: 232.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99 : 151.88 = 151.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99/151.88 = 151.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99x = 151.88 × 151.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99x = 23,066.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,066.02/99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232.99
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