Finding the Third Proportional to 99,410 and 149,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,410 and 149,193 is: 223,906.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,410 : 149,193 = 149,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,410/149,193 = 149,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,410x = 149,193 × 149,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,410x = 22,258,551,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,258,551,249/99,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,906.56
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