Finding the Third Proportional to 101,926 and 149,893
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,926 and 149,893 is: 220,433.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,926 : 149,893 = 149,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,926/149,893 = 149,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,926x = 149,893 × 149,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,926x = 22,467,911,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,467,911,449/101,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,433.56
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