Finding the Third Proportional to 98,756 and 149,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,756 and 149,006 is: 224,824.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,756 : 149,006 = 149,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,756/149,006 = 149,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,756x = 149,006 × 149,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,756x = 22,202,788,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,202,788,036/98,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,824.70
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