Finding the Third Proportional to 104,810 and 148,161
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,810 and 148,161 is: 209,442.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,810 : 148,161 = 148,161 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,810/148,161 = 148,161/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,810x = 148,161 × 148,161 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,810x = 21,951,681,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,951,681,921/104,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,442.63
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