Finding the Third Proportional to 99,173 and 153,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,173 and 153,134 is: 236,455.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,173 : 153,134 = 153,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,173/153,134 = 153,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,173x = 153,134 × 153,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,173x = 23,450,021,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,450,021,956/99,173 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,455.71
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