Finding the Third Proportional to 99,312 and 138,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,312 and 138,918 is: 194,319.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,312 : 138,918 = 138,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,312/138,918 = 138,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,312x = 138,918 × 138,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,312x = 19,298,210,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,298,210,724/99,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,319.02
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