Finding the Third Proportional to 105,819 and 141,070.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,819 and 141,070.50 is: 188,065.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,819 : 141,070.50 = 141,070.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,819/141,070.50 = 141,070.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,819x = 141,070.50 × 141,070.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,819x = 19,900,885,970.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,900,885,970.25/105,819 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,065.34
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