Finding the Third Proportional to 109,248 and 149,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,248 and 149,514 is: 204,621.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,248 : 149,514 = 149,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,248/149,514 = 149,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,248x = 149,514 × 149,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,248x = 22,354,436,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,354,436,196/109,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,621.01
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