Finding the Third Proportional to 99,006 and 153,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,006 and 153,380 is: 237,616.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,006 : 153,380 = 153,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,006/153,380 = 153,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,006x = 153,380 × 153,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,006x = 23,525,424,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,525,424,400/99,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,616.15
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