Finding the Third Proportional to 99,112 and 153,039
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,112 and 153,039 is: 236,307.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,112 : 153,039 = 153,039 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,112/153,039 = 153,039/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,112x = 153,039 × 153,039 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,112x = 23,420,935,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,420,935,521/99,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,307.77
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