Finding the Third Proportional to 99,635 and 148,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,635 and 148,041 is: 219,964.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,635 : 148,041 = 148,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,635/148,041 = 148,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,635x = 148,041 × 148,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,635x = 21,916,137,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,916,137,681/99,635 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,964.25
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