Finding the Third Proportional to 99,408 and 153,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,408 and 153,582 is: 237,279.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,408 : 153,582 = 153,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,408/153,582 = 153,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,408x = 153,582 × 153,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,408x = 23,587,430,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,587,430,724/99,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,279.00
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