Finding the Third Proportional to 99,814 and 150,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 99,814 and 150,126 is: 225,798.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,814 : 150,126 = 150,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,814/150,126 = 150,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,814x = 150,126 × 150,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,814x = 22,537,815,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,537,815,876/99,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,798.14
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