Finding the Third Proportional to 100,714 and 141,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,714 and 141,174 is: 197,888.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,714 : 141,174 = 141,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,714/141,174 = 141,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,714x = 141,174 × 141,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,714x = 19,930,098,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,930,098,276/100,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,888.06
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