Finding the Third Proportional to 99,535 and 138,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,535 and 138,745 is: 193,401.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,535 : 138,745 = 138,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,535/138,745 = 138,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,535x = 138,745 × 138,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,535x = 19,250,175,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,250,175,025/99,535 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,401.07
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