Finding the Third Proportional to 99,474 and 154,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,474 and 154,254 is: 239,201.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,474 : 154,254 = 154,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,474/154,254 = 154,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,474x = 154,254 × 154,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,474x = 23,794,296,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,794,296,516/99,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,201.16
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