Finding the Third Proportional to 100,819 and 148,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,819 and 148,928 is: 219,993.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,819 : 148,928 = 148,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,819/148,928 = 148,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,819x = 148,928 × 148,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,819x = 22,179,549,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,179,549,184/100,819 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,993.74
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