Finding the Third Proportional to 99,244 and 144,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,244 and 144,484 is: 210,346.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,244 : 144,484 = 144,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,244/144,484 = 144,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,244x = 144,484 × 144,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,244x = 20,875,626,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,875,626,256/99,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,346.48
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