Finding the Third Proportional to 101,556 and 148,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,556 and 148,864 is: 218,209.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,556 : 148,864 = 148,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,556/148,864 = 148,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,556x = 148,864 × 148,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,556x = 22,160,490,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,160,490,496/101,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,209.56
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