Finding the Third Proportional to 99,662 and 154,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,662 and 154,475 is: 239,434.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,662 : 154,475 = 154,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,662/154,475 = 154,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,662x = 154,475 × 154,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,662x = 23,862,525,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,862,525,625/99,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,434.55
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