Finding the Third Proportional to 103,618 and 137,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,618 and 137,535 is: 182,553.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,618 : 137,535 = 137,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,618/137,535 = 137,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,618x = 137,535 × 137,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,618x = 18,915,876,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,915,876,225/103,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,553.96
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