Finding the Third Proportional to 99,608 and 149,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,608 and 149,788 is: 225,247.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,608 : 149,788 = 149,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,608/149,788 = 149,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,608x = 149,788 × 149,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,608x = 22,436,444,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,436,444,944/99,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,247.42
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