Finding the Third Proportional to 104,001 and 148,618.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,001 and 148,618.50 is: 212,377.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,001 : 148,618.50 = 148,618.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,001/148,618.50 = 148,618.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,001x = 148,618.50 × 148,618.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,001x = 22,087,458,542.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,087,458,542.25/104,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,377.37
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