Finding the Third Proportional to 99,632 and 150,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,632 and 150,177 is: 226,364.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,632 : 150,177 = 150,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,632/150,177 = 150,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,632x = 150,177 × 150,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,632x = 22,553,131,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,553,131,329/99,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,364.33
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