Finding the Third Proportional to 98,742 and 148,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,742 and 148,983 is: 224,787.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,742 : 148,983 = 148,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,742/148,983 = 148,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,742x = 148,983 × 148,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,742x = 22,195,934,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,195,934,289/98,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,787.17
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