Finding the Third Proportional to 99,514 and 149,209.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,514 and 149,209.50 is: 223,722.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,514 : 149,209.50 = 149,209.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,514/149,209.50 = 149,209.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,514x = 149,209.50 × 149,209.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,514x = 22,263,474,890.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,263,474,890.25/99,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,722.04
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