Finding the Third Proportional to 103,680 and 138,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,680 and 138,944 is: 186,202.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,680 : 138,944 = 138,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,680/138,944 = 138,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,680x = 138,944 × 138,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,680x = 19,305,435,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,305,435,136/103,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,202.11
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