Finding the Third Proportional to 102,248 and 149,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,248 and 149,934 is: 219,859.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,248 : 149,934 = 149,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,248/149,934 = 149,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,248x = 149,934 × 149,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,248x = 22,480,204,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,480,204,356/102,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,859.60
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