Finding the Third Proportional to 106,438 and 147,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,438 and 147,992 is: 205,768.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,438 : 147,992 = 147,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,438/147,992 = 147,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,438x = 147,992 × 147,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,438x = 21,901,632,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,901,632,064/106,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,768.92
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