Finding the Third Proportional to 104,316 and 141,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,316 and 141,703 is: 192,489.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,316 : 141,703 = 141,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,316/141,703 = 141,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,316x = 141,703 × 141,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,316x = 20,079,740,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,079,740,209/104,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,489.55
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