Finding the Third Proportional to 99,520 and 154,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,520 and 154,088 is: 238,576.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,520 : 154,088 = 154,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,520/154,088 = 154,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,520x = 154,088 × 154,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,520x = 23,743,111,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,743,111,744/99,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,576.28
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