Finding the Third Proportional to 99,546 and 154,359
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,546 and 154,359 is: 239,353.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,546 : 154,359 = 154,359 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,546/154,359 = 154,359/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,546x = 154,359 × 154,359 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,546x = 23,826,700,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,826,700,881/99,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,353.67
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