Finding the Third Proportional to 99,904 and 155,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,904 and 155,274 is: 241,331.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,904 : 155,274 = 155,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,904/155,274 = 155,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,904x = 155,274 × 155,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,904x = 24,110,015,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,110,015,076/99,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,331.83
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