Finding the Third Proportional to 103,721 and 141,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,721 and 141,948 is: 194,263.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,721 : 141,948 = 141,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,721/141,948 = 141,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,721x = 141,948 × 141,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,721x = 20,149,234,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,149,234,704/103,721 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,263.79
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