Finding the Third Proportional to 106,956 and 149,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,956 and 149,526 is: 209,039.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,956 : 149,526 = 149,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,956/149,526 = 149,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,956x = 149,526 × 149,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,956x = 22,358,024,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,358,024,676/106,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,039.46
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