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Finding the Third Proportional to 99,636 and 150,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 99,636 and 150,183 is: 226,373.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,636 : 150,183 = 150,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,636/150,183 = 150,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,636x = 150,183 × 150,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,636x = 22,554,933,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,554,933,489/99,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,373.33

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