Finding the Third Proportional to 99,867 and 151,845
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,867 and 151,845 is: 230,876.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,867 : 151,845 = 151,845 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,867/151,845 = 151,845/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,867x = 151,845 × 151,845 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,867x = 23,056,904,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,056,904,025/99,867 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,876.11
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