Finding the Third Proportional to 101,994 and 143,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,994 and 143,374 is: 201,542.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,994 : 143,374 = 143,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,994/143,374 = 143,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,994x = 143,374 × 143,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,994x = 20,556,103,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,556,103,876/101,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,542.29
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