Finding the Third Proportional to 101,995 and 143,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,995 and 143,376 is: 201,545.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,995 : 143,376 = 143,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,995/143,376 = 143,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,995x = 143,376 × 143,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,995x = 20,556,677,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,556,677,376/101,995 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,545.93
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