Finding the Third Proportional to 102,336 and 137,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,336 and 137,376 is: 184,413.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,336 : 137,376 = 137,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,336/137,376 = 137,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,336x = 137,376 × 137,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,336x = 18,872,165,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,872,165,376/102,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,413.75
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