Finding the Third Proportional to 101,924 and 138,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,924 and 138,410 is: 187,956.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,924 : 138,410 = 138,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,924/138,410 = 138,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,924x = 138,410 × 138,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,924x = 19,157,328,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,157,328,100/101,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,956.99
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