Finding the Third Proportional to 101,160 and 145,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,160 and 145,724 is: 209,919.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,160 : 145,724 = 145,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,160/145,724 = 145,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,160x = 145,724 × 145,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,160x = 21,235,484,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,235,484,176/101,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,919.77
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