Finding the Third Proportional to 106,338 and 144,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,338 and 144,477 is: 196,294.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,338 : 144,477 = 144,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,338/144,477 = 144,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,338x = 144,477 × 144,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,338x = 20,873,603,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,873,603,529/106,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,294.87
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