Finding the Third Proportional to 98,346 and 148,018.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,346 and 148,018.50 is: 222,779.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,346 : 148,018.50 = 148,018.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,346/148,018.50 = 148,018.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,346x = 148,018.50 × 148,018.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,346x = 21,909,476,342.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,909,476,342.25/98,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,779.54
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