Finding the Third Proportional to 109,944 and 149,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,944 and 149,352 is: 202,885.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,944 : 149,352 = 149,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,944/149,352 = 149,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,944x = 149,352 × 149,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,944x = 22,306,019,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,306,019,904/109,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,885.29
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