Finding the Third Proportional to 101,184 and 145,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,184 and 145,740 is: 209,916.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,184 : 145,740 = 145,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,184/145,740 = 145,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,184x = 145,740 × 145,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,184x = 21,240,147,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,240,147,600/101,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,916.07
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