Finding the Third Proportional to 101,432 and 149,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,432 and 149,276 is: 219,687.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,432 : 149,276 = 149,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,432/149,276 = 149,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,432x = 149,276 × 149,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,432x = 22,283,324,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,283,324,176/101,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,687.32
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