Finding the Third Proportional to 99,828 and 145,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,828 and 145,838 is: 213,053.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,828 : 145,838 = 145,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,828/145,838 = 145,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,828x = 145,838 × 145,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,828x = 21,268,722,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,268,722,244/99,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,053.67
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