Finding the Third Proportional to 103,910 and 148,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,910 and 148,581 is: 212,456.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,910 : 148,581 = 148,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,910/148,581 = 148,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,910x = 148,581 × 148,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,910x = 22,076,313,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,076,313,561/103,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,456.10
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