Finding the Third Proportional to 103,968 and 148,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,968 and 148,176 is: 211,181.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,968 : 148,176 = 148,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,968/148,176 = 148,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,968x = 148,176 × 148,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,968x = 21,956,126,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,956,126,976/103,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,181.58
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