Finding the Third Proportional to 106,930 and 149,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,930 and 149,496 is: 209,006.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,930 : 149,496 = 149,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,930/149,496 = 149,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,930x = 149,496 × 149,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,930x = 22,349,054,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,349,054,016/106,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,006.40
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