Finding the Third Proportional to 89,848 and 149,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,848 and 149,733 is: 249,532.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,848 : 149,733 = 149,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,848/149,733 = 149,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,848x = 149,733 × 149,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,848x = 22,419,971,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,419,971,289/89,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,532.22
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