Finding the Third Proportional to 101,865 and 133,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,865 and 133,099 is: 173,910.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,865 : 133,099 = 133,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,865/133,099 = 133,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,865x = 133,099 × 133,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,865x = 17,715,343,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,715,343,801/101,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,910.02
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