Finding the Third Proportional to 98,693 and 149,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,693 and 149,886 is: 227,633.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,693 : 149,886 = 149,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,693/149,886 = 149,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,693x = 149,886 × 149,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,693x = 22,465,812,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,465,812,996/98,693 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,633.30
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