Finding the Third Proportional to 99,126 and 148,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,126 and 148,256 is: 221,736.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,126 : 148,256 = 148,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,126/148,256 = 148,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,126x = 148,256 × 148,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,126x = 21,979,841,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,979,841,536/99,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,736.39
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