Finding the Third Proportional to 104,832.75 and 139,668.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,832.75 and 139,668.75 is: 186,080.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,832.75 : 139,668.75 = 139,668.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,832.75/139,668.75 = 139,668.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,832.75x = 139,668.75 × 139,668.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,832.75x = 19,507,359,726.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,507,359,726.56/104,832.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,080.78
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