Finding the Third Proportional to 99,748 and 146,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,748 and 146,670 is: 215,664.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,748 : 146,670 = 146,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,748/146,670 = 146,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,748x = 146,670 × 146,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,748x = 21,512,088,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,512,088,900/99,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,664.36
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