Finding the Third Proportional to 99,165 and 151,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,165 and 151,072 is: 230,149.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,165 : 151,072 = 151,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,165/151,072 = 151,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,165x = 151,072 × 151,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,165x = 22,822,749,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,822,749,184/99,165 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,149.24
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