Finding the Third Proportional to 101,792 and 149,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,792 and 149,640 is: 219,979.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,792 : 149,640 = 149,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,792/149,640 = 149,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,792x = 149,640 × 149,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,792x = 22,392,129,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,392,129,600/101,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,979.27
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