Finding the Third Proportional to 99,320 and 153,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,320 and 153,882 is: 238,417.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,320 : 153,882 = 153,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,320/153,882 = 153,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,320x = 153,882 × 153,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,320x = 23,679,669,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,679,669,924/99,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,417.94
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