Finding the Third Proportional to 102,134 and 147,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,134 and 147,105 is: 211,877.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,134 : 147,105 = 147,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,134/147,105 = 147,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,134x = 147,105 × 147,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,134x = 21,639,881,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,639,881,025/102,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,877.35
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