Finding the Third Proportional to 99,476 and 150,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,476 and 150,174 is: 226,710.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,476 : 150,174 = 150,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,476/150,174 = 150,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,476x = 150,174 × 150,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,476x = 22,552,230,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,552,230,276/99,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,710.26
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