Finding the Third Proportional to 99,108 and 141,280.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,108 and 141,280.88 is: 201,399.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,108 : 141,280.88 = 141,280.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,108/141,280.88 = 141,280.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,108x = 141,280.88 × 141,280.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,108x = 19,960,285,640.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,960,285,640.77/99,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,399.34
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