Finding the Third Proportional to 103,230 and 145,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,230 and 145,365 is: 204,698.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,230 : 145,365 = 145,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,230/145,365 = 145,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,230x = 145,365 × 145,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,230x = 21,130,983,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,130,983,225/103,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,698.08
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