Finding the Third Proportional to 99,769 and 146,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,769 and 146,737 is: 215,816.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,769 : 146,737 = 146,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,769/146,737 = 146,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,769x = 146,737 × 146,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,769x = 21,531,747,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,531,747,169/99,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,816.01
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