Finding the Third Proportional to 99,362 and 153,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,362 and 153,507 is: 237,157.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,362 : 153,507 = 153,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,362/153,507 = 153,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,362x = 153,507 × 153,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,362x = 23,564,399,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,564,399,049/99,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,157.05
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