Finding the Third Proportional to 99,074 and 153,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,074 and 153,471 is: 237,734.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,074 : 153,471 = 153,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,074/153,471 = 153,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,074x = 153,471 × 153,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,074x = 23,553,347,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,553,347,841/99,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,734.90
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