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Finding the Third Proportional to 99,486 and 150,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 99,486 and 150,672 is: 228,193.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,486 : 150,672 = 150,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,486/150,672 = 150,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,486x = 150,672 × 150,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,486x = 22,702,051,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,702,051,584/99,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,193.43

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