Finding the Third Proportional to 102,132 and 147,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,132 and 147,102 is: 211,872.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,132 : 147,102 = 147,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,132/147,102 = 147,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,132x = 147,102 × 147,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,132x = 21,638,998,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,638,998,404/102,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,872.85
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