Finding the Third Proportional to 100,682 and 141,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,682 and 141,134 is: 197,838.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,682 : 141,134 = 141,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,682/141,134 = 141,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,682x = 141,134 × 141,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,682x = 19,918,805,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,918,805,956/100,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,838.80
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