Finding the Third Proportional to 101,794 and 146,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,794 and 146,616 is: 211,174.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,794 : 146,616 = 146,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,794/146,616 = 146,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,794x = 146,616 × 146,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,794x = 21,496,251,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,496,251,456/101,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,174.05
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