Finding the Third Proportional to 101,534 and 149,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,534 and 149,358 is: 219,707.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,534 : 149,358 = 149,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,534/149,358 = 149,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,534x = 149,358 × 149,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,534x = 22,307,812,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,307,812,164/101,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,707.80
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