Finding the Third Proportional to 102,708 and 137,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,708 and 137,376 is: 183,745.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,708 : 137,376 = 137,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,708/137,376 = 137,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,708x = 137,376 × 137,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,708x = 18,872,165,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,872,165,376/102,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,745.82
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