Finding the Third Proportional to 99,246 and 153,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,246 and 153,714 is: 238,075.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,246 : 153,714 = 153,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,246/153,714 = 153,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,246x = 153,714 × 153,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,246x = 23,627,993,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,627,993,796/99,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,075.02
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