Finding the Third Proportional to 101,772 and 149,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,772 and 149,608 is: 219,928.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,772 : 149,608 = 149,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,772/149,608 = 149,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,772x = 149,608 × 149,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,772x = 22,382,553,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,382,553,664/101,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,928.41
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