Finding the Third Proportional to 99,744 and 166,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,744 and 166,224 is: 277,013.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,744 : 166,224 = 166,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,744/166,224 = 166,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,744x = 166,224 × 166,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,744x = 27,630,418,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,630,418,176/99,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,013.34
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