Finding the Third Proportional to 104,813 and 148,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,813 and 148,168 is: 209,456.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,813 : 148,168 = 148,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,813/148,168 = 148,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,813x = 148,168 × 148,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,813x = 21,953,756,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,953,756,224/104,813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,456.42
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