Finding the Third Proportional to 104,044 and 148,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,044 and 148,686 is: 212,482.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,044 : 148,686 = 148,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,044/148,686 = 148,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,044x = 148,686 × 148,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,044x = 22,107,526,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,107,526,596/104,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,482.47
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