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Finding the Third Proportional to 99,111.94 and 150,991.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 99,111.94 and 150,991.59 is: 230,027.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,111.94 : 150,991.59 = 150,991.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,111.94/150,991.59 = 150,991.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,111.94x = 150,991.59 × 150,991.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,111.94x = 22,798,461,383.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,798,461,383.17/99,111.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,027.40

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