Finding the Third Proportional to 99,368 and 150,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,368 and 150,336 is: 227,446.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,368 : 150,336 = 150,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,368/150,336 = 150,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,368x = 150,336 × 150,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,368x = 22,600,912,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,600,912,896/99,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,446.59
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