Finding the Third Proportional to 99,668 and 154,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,668 and 154,484 is: 239,448.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,668 : 154,484 = 154,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,668/154,484 = 154,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,668x = 154,484 × 154,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,668x = 23,865,306,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,865,306,256/99,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,448.03
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