Finding the Third Proportional to 102,330 and 146,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,330 and 146,907 is: 210,902.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,330 : 146,907 = 146,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,330/146,907 = 146,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,330x = 146,907 × 146,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,330x = 21,581,666,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,581,666,649/102,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,902.64
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