Finding the Third Proportional to 101,526 and 149,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,526 and 149,346 is: 219,689.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,526 : 149,346 = 149,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,526/149,346 = 149,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,526x = 149,346 × 149,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,526x = 22,304,227,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,304,227,716/101,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,689.81
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