Finding the Third Proportional to 103,690 and 146,695
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,690 and 146,695 is: 207,536.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,690 : 146,695 = 146,695 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,690/146,695 = 146,695/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,690x = 146,695 × 146,695 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,690x = 21,519,423,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,519,423,025/103,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,536.15
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