Finding the Third Proportional to 99,130 and 141,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,130 and 141,306 is: 201,426.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,130 : 141,306 = 141,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,130/141,306 = 141,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,130x = 141,306 × 141,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,130x = 19,967,385,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,967,385,636/99,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,426.26
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