Finding the Third Proportional to 99,831 and 150,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,831 and 150,153 is: 225,840.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,831 : 150,153 = 150,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,831/150,153 = 150,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,831x = 150,153 × 150,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,831x = 22,545,923,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,545,923,409/99,831 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,840.91
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