Finding the Third Proportional to 103,615 and 122,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,615 and 122,539 is: 144,919.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,615 : 122,539 = 122,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,615/122,539 = 122,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,615x = 122,539 × 122,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,615x = 15,015,806,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,015,806,521/103,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,919.23
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