Finding the Third Proportional to 109,244 and 149,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,244 and 149,508 is: 204,612.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,244 : 149,508 = 149,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,244/149,508 = 149,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,244x = 149,508 × 149,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,244x = 22,352,642,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,352,642,064/109,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,612.08
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