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Finding the Third Proportional to 99,368 and 150,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 99,368 and 150,336 is: 227,446.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,368 : 150,336 = 150,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,368/150,336 = 150,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,368x = 150,336 × 150,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,368x = 22,600,912,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,600,912,896/99,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,446.59

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