Finding the Third Proportional to 105,750 and 145,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,750 and 145,011 is: 198,848.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,750 : 145,011 = 145,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,750/145,011 = 145,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,750x = 145,011 × 145,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,750x = 21,028,190,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,028,190,121/105,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,848.13
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