Finding the Third Proportional to 99,796 and 150,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,796 and 150,728 is: 227,653.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,796 : 150,728 = 150,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,796/150,728 = 150,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,796x = 150,728 × 150,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,796x = 22,718,929,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,718,929,984/99,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,653.71
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