Finding the Third Proportional to 99,235.13 and 159,058.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,235.13 and 159,058.69 is: 254,946.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,235.13 : 159,058.69 = 159,058.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,235.13/159,058.69 = 159,058.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,235.13x = 159,058.69 × 159,058.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,235.13x = 25,299,666,069.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,299,666,069.22/99,235.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,946.68
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