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Finding the Third Proportional to 99,425 and 150,583

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Solution

The third proportional to 99,425 and 150,583 is: 228,063.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,425 : 150,583 = 150,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,425/150,583 = 150,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,425x = 150,583 × 150,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,425x = 22,675,239,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,675,239,889/99,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,063.77

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