Finding the Third Proportional to 99,928 and 129,647
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,928 and 129,647 is: 168,204.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,928 : 129,647 = 129,647 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,928/129,647 = 129,647/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,928x = 129,647 × 129,647 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,928x = 16,808,344,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,808,344,609/99,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,204.55
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