Finding the Third Proportional to 101,755 and 149,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,755 and 149,584 is: 219,894.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,755 : 149,584 = 149,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,755/149,584 = 149,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,755x = 149,584 × 149,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,755x = 22,375,373,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,375,373,056/101,755 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,894.58
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