Finding the Third Proportional to 98,936 and 148,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,936 and 148,368 is: 222,498.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,936 : 148,368 = 148,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,936/148,368 = 148,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,936x = 148,368 × 148,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,936x = 22,013,063,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,013,063,424/98,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,498.01
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