Finding the Third Proportional to 101,747 and 149,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,747 and 149,576 is: 219,888.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,747 : 149,576 = 149,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,747/149,576 = 149,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,747x = 149,576 × 149,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,747x = 22,372,979,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,372,979,776/101,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,888.35
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