Finding the Third Proportional to 99,514.13 and 146,334.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,514.13 and 146,334.94 is: 215,184.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,514.13 : 146,334.94 = 146,334.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,514.13/146,334.94 = 146,334.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,514.13x = 146,334.94 × 146,334.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,514.13x = 21,413,913,933.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,413,913,933.13/99,514.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,184.67
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