Finding the Third Proportional to 102,007 and 135,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,007 and 135,514 is: 180,027.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,007 : 135,514 = 135,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,007/135,514 = 135,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,007x = 135,514 × 135,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,007x = 18,364,044,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,364,044,196/102,007 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,027.29
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