Finding the Third Proportional to 101,761 and 149,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,761 and 149,592 is: 219,905.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,761 : 149,592 = 149,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,761/149,592 = 149,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,761x = 149,592 × 149,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,761x = 22,377,766,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,377,766,464/101,761 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,905.14
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