Finding the Third Proportional to 99,376 and 147,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,376 and 147,712 is: 219,558.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,376 : 147,712 = 147,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,376/147,712 = 147,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,376x = 147,712 × 147,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,376x = 21,818,834,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,818,834,944/99,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,558.39
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