Finding the Third Proportional to 103,332 and 146,255
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,332 and 146,255 is: 207,007.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,332 : 146,255 = 146,255 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,332/146,255 = 146,255/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,332x = 146,255 × 146,255 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,332x = 21,390,525,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,390,525,025/103,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,007.75
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