Finding the Third Proportional to 101,934 and 149,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,934 and 149,898 is: 220,430.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,934 : 149,898 = 149,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,934/149,898 = 149,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,934x = 149,898 × 149,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,934x = 22,469,410,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,469,410,404/101,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,430.97
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