Finding the Third Proportional to 99.50 and 236
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Solution
The third proportional to 99.50 and 236 is: 559.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99.50 : 236 = 236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99.50/236 = 236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99.50x = 236 × 236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99.50x = 55,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,696/99.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559.76
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