Finding the Third Proportional to 98,174 and 149,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,174 and 149,084 is: 226,394.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,174 : 149,084 = 149,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,174/149,084 = 149,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,174x = 149,084 × 149,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,174x = 22,226,039,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,226,039,056/98,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,394.35
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