Finding the Third Proportional to 101,787.75 and 149,640.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,787.75 and 149,640.75 is: 219,990.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,787.75 : 149,640.75 = 149,640.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,787.75/149,640.75 = 149,640.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,787.75x = 149,640.75 × 149,640.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,787.75x = 22,392,354,060.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,392,354,060.56/101,787.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,990.66
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