Finding the Third Proportional to 106,970 and 149,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,970 and 149,546 is: 209,068.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,970 : 149,546 = 149,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,970/149,546 = 149,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,970x = 149,546 × 149,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,970x = 22,364,006,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,364,006,116/106,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,068.02
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