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Finding the Third Proportional to 99,658 and 149,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 99,658 and 149,898 is: 225,465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,658 : 149,898 = 149,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,658/149,898 = 149,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,658x = 149,898 × 149,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,658x = 22,469,410,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,469,410,404/99,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,465.20

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