Finding the Third Proportional to 98,287 and 148,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,287 and 148,242 is: 223,586.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,287 : 148,242 = 148,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,287/148,242 = 148,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,287x = 148,242 × 148,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,287x = 21,975,690,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,975,690,564/98,287 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,586.95
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