Finding the Third Proportional to 100,186.50 and 149,965.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,186.50 and 149,965.75 is: 224,478.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,186.50 : 149,965.75 = 149,965.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,186.50/149,965.75 = 149,965.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,186.50x = 149,965.75 × 149,965.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,186.50x = 22,489,726,173.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,489,726,173.06/100,186.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,478.61
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