Finding the Third Proportional to 100,194 and 149,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,194 and 149,975 is: 224,489.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,194 : 149,975 = 149,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,194/149,975 = 149,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,194x = 149,975 × 149,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,194x = 22,492,500,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,492,500,625/100,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,489.50
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