Finding the Third Proportional to 99,214 and 149,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,214 and 149,744 is: 226,009.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,214 : 149,744 = 149,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,214/149,744 = 149,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,214x = 149,744 × 149,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,214x = 22,423,265,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,423,265,536/99,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,009.09
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