Finding the Third Proportional to 101,900 and 135,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,900 and 135,903 is: 181,252.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,900 : 135,903 = 135,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,900/135,903 = 135,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,900x = 135,903 × 135,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,900x = 18,469,625,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,469,625,409/101,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,252.46
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