Finding the Third Proportional to 102,888 and 136,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,888 and 136,555 is: 181,238.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,888 : 136,555 = 136,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,888/136,555 = 136,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,888x = 136,555 × 136,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,888x = 18,647,268,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,647,268,025/102,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,238.51
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