Finding the Third Proportional to 99,216 and 153,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,216 and 153,432 is: 237,274.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,216 : 153,432 = 153,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,216/153,432 = 153,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,216x = 153,432 × 153,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,216x = 23,541,378,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,541,378,624/99,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,274.01
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