Finding the Third Proportional to 99,651 and 166,084.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,651 and 166,084.50 is: 276,806.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,651 : 166,084.50 = 166,084.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,651/166,084.50 = 166,084.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,651x = 166,084.50 × 166,084.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,651x = 27,584,061,140.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,584,061,140.25/99,651 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,806.67
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