Finding the Third Proportional to 104,295 and 149,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,295 and 149,334 is: 213,822.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,295 : 149,334 = 149,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,295/149,334 = 149,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,295x = 149,334 × 149,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,295x = 22,300,643,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,300,643,556/104,295 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,822.75
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