Finding the Third Proportional to 99,752 and 157,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,752 and 157,934 is: 250,051.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,752 : 157,934 = 157,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,752/157,934 = 157,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,752x = 157,934 × 157,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,752x = 24,943,148,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,943,148,356/99,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,051.61
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