Finding the Third Proportional to 99,171 and 153,130.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,171 and 153,130.50 is: 236,449.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,171 : 153,130.50 = 153,130.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,171/153,130.50 = 153,130.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,171x = 153,130.50 × 153,130.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,171x = 23,448,950,030.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,448,950,030.25/99,171 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,449.67
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