Finding the Third Proportional to 99,312 and 154,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,312 and 154,476 is: 240,281.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,312 : 154,476 = 154,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,312/154,476 = 154,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,312x = 154,476 × 154,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,312x = 23,862,834,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,862,834,576/99,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,281.48
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