Finding the Third Proportional to 103,621 and 122,545
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,621 and 122,545 is: 144,925.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,621 : 122,545 = 122,545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,621/122,545 = 122,545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,621x = 122,545 × 122,545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,621x = 15,017,277,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,017,277,025/103,621 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,925.03
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