Finding the Third Proportional to 104,362 and 139,813
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,362 and 139,813 is: 187,306.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,362 : 139,813 = 139,813 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,362/139,813 = 139,813/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,362x = 139,813 × 139,813 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,362x = 19,547,674,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,547,674,969/104,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,306.44
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