Finding the Third Proportional to 101,208 and 145,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,208 and 145,773 is: 209,961.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,208 : 145,773 = 145,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,208/145,773 = 145,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,208x = 145,773 × 145,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,208x = 21,249,767,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,249,767,529/101,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,961.34
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