Finding the Third Proportional to 109,607 and 148,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,607 and 148,533 is: 201,283.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,607 : 148,533 = 148,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,607/148,533 = 148,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,607x = 148,533 × 148,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,607x = 22,062,052,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,062,052,089/109,607 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,283.24
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