Finding the Third Proportional to 81,354 and 149,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,354 and 149,208 is: 273,656.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,354 : 149,208 = 149,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,354/149,208 = 149,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,354x = 149,208 × 149,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,354x = 22,263,027,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,263,027,264/81,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,656.21
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