Finding the Third Proportional to 102,446 and 138,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,446 and 138,105 is: 186,176.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,446 : 138,105 = 138,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,446/138,105 = 138,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,446x = 138,105 × 138,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,446x = 19,072,991,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,072,991,025/102,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,176.04
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