Finding the Third Proportional to 106,960 and 149,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,960 and 149,532 is: 209,048.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,960 : 149,532 = 149,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,960/149,532 = 149,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,960x = 149,532 × 149,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,960x = 22,359,819,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,359,819,024/106,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,048.42
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