Finding the Third Proportional to 99,370 and 150,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,370 and 150,339 is: 227,451.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,370 : 150,339 = 150,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,370/150,339 = 150,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,370x = 150,339 × 150,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,370x = 22,601,814,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,601,814,921/99,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,451.09
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