Finding the Third Proportional to 104,482 and 146,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,482 and 146,812 is: 206,291.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,482 : 146,812 = 146,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,482/146,812 = 146,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,482x = 146,812 × 146,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,482x = 21,553,763,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,553,763,344/104,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,291.64
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