Finding the Third Proportional to 103,764 and 145,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,764 and 145,723 is: 204,648.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,764 : 145,723 = 145,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,764/145,723 = 145,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,764x = 145,723 × 145,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,764x = 21,235,192,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,235,192,729/103,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,648.94
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