Finding the Third Proportional to 101,853 and 133,947
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,853 and 133,947 is: 176,153.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,853 : 133,947 = 133,947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,853/133,947 = 133,947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,853x = 133,947 × 133,947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,853x = 17,941,798,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,941,798,809/101,853 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,153.86
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