Finding the Third Proportional to 99,465 and 149,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,465 and 149,274 is: 224,025.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,465 : 149,274 = 149,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,465/149,274 = 149,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,465x = 149,274 × 149,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,465x = 22,282,727,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,282,727,076/99,465 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,025.81
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